Dutch 1939 (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, 1939)
Toen Abner naar Hebron terugkeerde, trok Joab hem in de poort terzijde, als wilde hij rustig met hem spreken. Daar stak hij hem in de buik en vermoordde hem, om het bloed van zijn broer Asaël te wreken.
Wat betekent dit?
In this verse, Joab takes Abner aside in the gate of Hebron and kills him by striking him under the fifth rib. This act is a revenge for the death of Joab's brother, Asahel.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine if your friend was upset because someone accidentally hurt your brother. Your friend went to talk to that person and then did something very mean to get back at them. That's what happened here, but it's not a good thing to do.
Historische achtergrond
This verse is part of the historical narratives in the Book of 2 Samuel, written around the 6th century BC. The author is unknown, but tradition attributes it to Jeremiah. The audience is the Israelites, and the cultural setting is the period of the monarchy in Israel.
Toepassing voor vandaag
This verse teaches us about the dangers of revenge. Today, if someone wrongs you, choosing to forgive and seek peace is a much better way to handle the situation than seeking vengeance.