Lani mi na aten hta sut su ai wa a nta e manam langai mi du nga ai. Shaloi dai sut su ai wa gaw manam hpe lusha lajang jaw na matu shi lu ai yam nga langai ngai hpe n kam sat wu ai; shing rai sat na malai matsan mayan wa a sagu kasha hpe la nhtawm shi manam a matu lusha jaw kau ya wu ai,” ngu nna tsun wu ai.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes a rich man who, instead of using his own resources to help a traveler, took a lamb from a poor neighbor to cook for the traveler. It highlights the injustice and selfishness of the rich man’s actions.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a big box of toys, and your friend comes over. Instead of sharing your toys, you take a toy from your little sister to give to your friend. This story is about a rich man who did something similar and it's not nice.
Historical Background
2 Samuel was written by the prophet Nathan, among others, around 900 B.C. The audience was the Israelites, and it reflects a time when social justice was a critical issue, especially in how the rich treated the poor.
Living It Out Today
Today, we can think about a situation where a wealthy person uses the resources of a less fortunate person to benefit themselves, like taking a poor neighbor's food to host a party. This verse reminds us to be fair and considerate.