En zij zeide: De koning gedenke toch aan den HEERE, uw God, dat de bloedwrekers niet te vele worden om te verderven, dat zij mijn zoon niet verdelgen. Toen zeide hij: Zo waarachtig als de HEERE leeft, indien er een van de haren uws zoons op de aarde zal vallen!
Wat betekent dit?
A woman asks the king to remember God and protect her son from being killed. The king promises that no harm will come to her son. This verse is about seeking protection and divine intervention.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you have a friend who is in trouble. You ask the principal to protect your friend. The principal says, 'I promise nothing bad will happen to your friend.' This is like that, but with a king and God.
Historische achtergrond
2 Samuel was written by multiple authors, including Samuel, Nathan, and Gad. It was written around 1000 BC. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was a time of kings and tribal warfare.
Toepassing voor vandaag
When a father is trying to protect his child from bullies, he might ask the school principal to intervene and ensure the child's safety. This verse can remind us to seek protection and trust in divine promises.