Daˍviˆ lehˬ, Iˉsaˍreˍlaˆ chaw hui ve jawˇmawˇ lonˉ hpeh‸ la peuˬ ve awˬ hkawˇ hta‸ Hpiˇliˇtiˆ chaw hui gʼa kaˇ ve teˇ yanˇ, yawˇ hui yawˇ hta‸ hpeh yuˬ tuˬ tawˆ la ve yoˬ. Daˍviˆ awˬ lawn chi hta‸ gʼa kaˇ htaˇ, yawˇ ta‸ yehˬ lonˉ hkʼaw lo‸-e ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes how, after David was anointed as king of Israel, the Philistines, who were enemies of Israel, came to attack David. David, upon hearing of this, went down to a stronghold for safety.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game, and suddenly your friends find out you're the team captain. The other team, who doesn't like you, decides to come and challenge you. You hear them coming and quickly find a safe spot to hide until they leave.
Historical Background
The Book of 2 Samuel was written by multiple authors, possibly including the prophet Nathan and others. It details the reign of King David, written around the 10th century BCE. The Philistines were a powerful enemy of Israel during this time.
Living It Out Today
Just as David took a strategic position to protect himself, we can also find safe spaces or strategies to protect ourselves in difficult situations. It’s about knowing when to retreat and regroup.