Abna gaw Dawi hpe, “Ya ngai sa nna Israela masha ni yawng hpe madu hkawhkam a man de woi shang wa na nngai. Shanhte mung nang hpe hkawhkam zawn hkap la na mara ai; dai hpang nang ra ai lam nang lu la nhtawm, dai mungdan ting hpe up hkang lu na rai ndai,” ngu nna tsun wu ai. Shing rai Dawi mung Abna a shim lam a matu pahkam jaw ya let shi a lam de sa wa shangun wu ai.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Abner promises David that he will gather all of Israel to support David and make a treaty with him, so David can rule over all of Israel as he desires. David then allows Abner to go in peace.
Explained for Children
Imagine Abner as a classmate who promises to gather all the other kids to support David as the class leader. He wants to help David become the captain of the whole class, and David lets Abner go with a friendly handshake.
Historical Background
The book of 2 Samuel, written by various authors including Samuel, Nathan, and Gad, narrates the reign of King David. This particular verse is set during a time when David sought to unify Israel under his rule, and Abner, a key figure in the opposition, aligns with David.
Living It Out Today
Think of a team project where one member, who was initially against the project, now decides to support it fully. This person gathers others to ensure the project's success, reflecting Abner's role in helping David secure his reign.