Dutch 1939 (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, 1939)
Juist kwam Saul van de akker achter het vee aanlopen. Hij vroeg: Wat scheelt het volk, dat ze zo schreien? En men vertelde hem het verhaal van de bewoners van Jabesj.
Wat betekent dit?
Saul returns from the field to find people weeping. He asks why they are crying and learns about the men of Jabesh who are in trouble. Saul responds to the people's distress and hears about their plight.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you come home from playing outside and see everyone in the house crying. You'd ask, 'Why are you all so sad?' That's what Saul did. He found out the people were worried about their friends who needed help.
Historische achtergrond
This verse is from the Book of Samuel, written by Samuel, Nathan, and Gad. It was written around 930-700 BC. The story takes place in ancient Israel, where the Israelites were often threatened by neighboring tribes and sought Saul as their leader to protect them.
Toepassing voor vandaag
When you see someone upset, take the time to ask why and offer help. Like Saul, we can be leaders by caring for those in need and taking action to solve problems.