2 Samuel 2:28
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
In this verse, Joab, a military leader, blows a trumpet to signal his troops to stop pursuing and fighting Israel. The fighting ends as the trumpet sounds, and the troops stop their attack.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you're playing a game of tag, and suddenly the person in charge rings a bell to stop the game. That's what happened here. Joab blew a trumpet, and everyone stopped chasing and fighting.
歴史的背景
The book of 2 Samuel was written by various authors, including Samuel, Nathan, and Gad, around the 10th century BC. This passage describes a battle and its conclusion between the forces of David and those of Saul's son, Ish-bosheth.
今日への適用
In modern times, this verse can remind us to know when to stop and to listen to the signals in our lives, whether it's in conflict, work, or personal relationships, to avoid unnecessary strife and find resolution.