그날 다윗은 이런 명령을 내렸다. `누구든지 여부스 족속을 쳐죽일 사람은 수로를 타고 들어가거라! 이 도성의 동쪽 언덕에 있는 기혼 샘이 성안으로 연결된 유일한 식수원이다. 그러므로 누구든지 이 물길을 따라 들어가서 절뚝발이나 소경과 다름없는 주민들을 쳐죽여라. 나는 그 사람을 군대 총사령관으로 삼겠다' 그러자 스루야의 아들 요압이 맨 먼저 물을 타고 성안으로 기어올라가 군대 총사령관이 되었다. 여부스 족속들이 절뚝발이나 소경들이 라는 말로 다윗을 조롱하였기 때문에 다윗이 그들을 미워하여 `소경과 절뚝발이는 왕궁에 들어올 수 없다.'는 속담이 생겼다.
이 구절의 의미
In this verse, David is speaking and offering a reward to whoever can take control of the city from the Jebusites, including the blind and lame who are hated by David. The reward is a leadership position, but it also implies exclusion of the blind and lame from David's household.
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Imagine you're playing a game where you have to climb up a really tall tree to get a special prize. David is like the game leader who says, 'Whoever climbs up and beats the mean kids (Jebusites) gets to be the leader of the game. But remember, no one who can't climb or see well can join the game.'
역사적 배경
This verse is from the book of 2 Samuel, written by the prophet Nathan and possibly the prophet Gad. It was likely composed between 960-587 BCE. The text reflects the historical context of David’s rise to power and his military strategies against his enemies.
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Today, a similar situation could be a manager offering a promotion to the team member who can solve a difficult problem, with the stipulation that those who cannot contribute to the solution are not considered for the promotion, highlighting the challenges of inclusion and exclusion in leadership roles.
Why did David exclude the blind and lame from his household?
David likely excluded the blind and lame to emphasize the physical requirements for leadership and military strength, reflecting the cultural norms of his time that valued physical prowess.
What does the 'gutter' refer to in this verse?
The 'gutter' is likely a reference to the water channels or defensive structures of the Jebusite city, which David’s forces had to overcome to capture the city.
How does this verse relate to leadership principles?
This verse illustrates how leaders sometimes set challenging tasks as a means to identify capable individuals, often rewarding them with leadership positions based on their performance.
Can you explain the concept of hate in this context?
The term 'hated of David's soul' in this context likely refers to David's negative feelings towards the Jebusites and their supporters, including the blind and lame, who were considered a threat to his authority.