1 Samuel 19:21

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

サウルは、このことを聞いて、他の使者たちをつかわしたが、彼らもまた預言した。サウルは三たび使者たちをつかわしたが、彼らもまた預言した。

この聖句の意味

In this verse, King Saul sends messengers to find Samuel and David, but instead, the messengers start prophesying. This happens three times, indicating that something supernatural is happening. The key message is that God's presence can overcome even those sent to stop it.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine if you sent someone to get a toy, but instead, they started telling stories about magical things happening. This is like that, but with grown-ups and important messages from God.

歴史的背景

1 Samuel was written by the prophets Samuel, Nathan, and Gad, compiled by Jeremiah. This book was written around the 10th century B.C., during the time of the early monarchy, and it tells the story of how Israel transitioned from judges to kings.

今日への適用

Today, this can be seen as a reminder that when we seek God, even if we have other intentions, God can redirect our path. For example, if someone is forced to attend a church service but ends up feeling a deep connection with God, that's a modern application of this verse.

トピック

• prophesy
• faith
• divine intervention
• kingship
• obedience
• supernatural

関連する聖句

• 1 Samuel 10:10
• 1 Samuel 18:10
• 2 Kings 2:15
• Acts 19:6
• 2 Corinthians 12:1

よくある質問

Why did Saul keep sending messengers?

Saul, frustrated by David's influence, repeatedly sent messengers to capture him, only to have the messengers fall into prophetic states, which hindered Saul's plans.

What does it mean when the messengers prophesy?

Prophesying often indicates a direct encounter with God's spirit, suggesting that God was intervening to protect David and spread His message.

How does this verse reflect the theme of divine intervention?

The verse shows how God can use unlikely people (the messengers) to fulfill His purposes, even against the will of a powerful ruler like Saul.

What can we learn about obedience from this verse?

The messengers' actions show that when people are open to God, they can be used in extraordinary ways, emphasizing the importance of being responsive to divine guidance.