Hkʼe te leh, Daˍviˆ yawˇ ve chaw hta‸ kʼaw‸ hpehˇ leh yaˇ miˇ oˇ ve hta‸ ca shiˍ tcuh ve yoˬ. Yaˇ miˇ oˇ ve yawˇ geh gaˬ la ve teˇ yanˇ, yawˇ yaˇ miˇ oˇ ve geh zuh‸ ve yoˬ. (Yaˇ miˇ oˇ ve lehˬ, yaˇ miˇ awˬ liˇ laˬ peuˬ leh, yawˇ ve awˬ to hta‸ da‸ tuˬ kehˬ tuˬ te taˍ peuˬ ve yoˬ.) Oˇ ve hkʼaw‸ nawˉ, yaˇ miˇ oˇ ve yawˇ ve yehˬ lo kʼaw‸ kʼo‸-e ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes David taking Bathsheba, a married woman, after she was purified. It shows David's actions that were morally wrong.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you took a toy from a friend without asking, even though you knew it was wrong. That's kind of what David did here, but with much more serious consequences.
Historical Background
This passage is from the Old Testament book of 2 Samuel, written by the prophet Nathan and other authors around 900 BC. It details King David's life and his actions, which were often seen as examples of both righteousness and human failure.
Living It Out Today
In today's world, this verse reminds us of the importance of respecting others and their relationships. For example, if you see a friend in a tough spot, it's important to respect their choices and boundaries rather than taking advantage.