2 Samuel 24:18

Dutch Statenvertaling (Importantia edition)

En Gad kwam tot David op dienzelfden dag, en zeide tot hem: Ga op, richt den HEERE een altaar op, op den dorsvloer van Arauna, den Jebusiet.

Wat betekent dit?

Gad, a prophet, tells David to build an altar to God in the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite. This is a command to David to seek forgiveness and appease God's anger.

Uitgelegd voor kinderen

Imagine you did something wrong, and your friend tells you to make it right by doing something special for your parents. That's what's happening here. Gad is telling David to build a special place for God to show he's sorry.

Historische achtergrond

The verse is from the book of 2 Samuel, written by various authors, including Samuel, Nathan, and Gad, around the 9th century BCE. It narrates David's reign and the historical events in Israel.

Toepassing voor vandaag

When we make mistakes, we can seek forgiveness through sincere actions, like apologizing or making amends. For example, if you hurt a friend, you can write them a heartfelt letter to show your regret and commitment to fixing your relationship.

Onderwerpen

• forgiveness
• repentance
• worship
• altar
• prophets
• sacrifice

Gerelateerde verzen

• 1 Chronicles 21:18
• 1 Chronicles 21:26
• Psalms 51:16
• Isaiah 1:11
• Matthew 5:23

Aanbevolen literatuur

Commentaar Commentaren op 2 Samuel → Deze Bijbel Studiebijbel Statenvertaling (Importantia edition) →

Veelgestelde vragen

Why did Gad tell David to build an altar?

Gad, a prophet, instructed David to build an altar to make an offering to God, which was a way to seek forgiveness and appease God's wrath.

Who was Araunah?

Araunah was a Jebusite, a Canaanite inhabitant of Jerusalem, who owned the land where David built the altar as instructed by Gad.

What is the significance of building an altar?

Building an altar was a significant act of worship in ancient times, where offerings were made to seek forgiveness and communicate with God.

How does this verse relate to the concept of repentance?

This verse shows David's willingness to repent and seek forgiveness from God by following Gad's instruction to build an altar, illustrating the importance of sincere repentance.