Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Men Ornan sa til David: «Bare ta treskeplassen! Min herre kongen må gjøre det som han synes er rett. Se, jeg gir deg også oksene. De kan du bruke til brennoffer, og treskeredskapene mine kan du få bruke til ved. Hveten kan du gi til grødeoffer. Jeg gir bort alt sammen.» Men kong David sa til Ornan: «Nei, jeg vil kjøpe det til full pris. Jeg vil ikke ta det som er ditt og gi det til Herren, og jeg vil ikke bære fram brennoffer som jeg ikke har betalt noe for.» Så ga David Ornan omtrent sju kilo gull etter vekten som gjaldt på stedet.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Ornan tells King David that he can take whatever he needs, including oxen for sacrifices, tools for wood, and wheat for offerings. Ornan is generously offering everything he has for David's use.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your friend came to you asking for some of your toys to play with, and you said, 'Take all of them! Use them however you want.' That's how Ornan felt about David. He wanted to help David with everything he had, just like sharing all your toys with a friend.
Historical Background
This verse is from 1 Chronicles, written by the Chronicler, likely around 400 BCE. The audience was the post-exilic community in Jerusalem, and the cultural setting was one of rebuilding and reestablishing the religious and social order after the Babylonian exile.
Living It Out Today
Today, we can think about times when we might be asked to contribute to a cause or project. Just like Ornan, we can offer our resources and talents generously to support others, especially in times of need.
Ornan was a Jebusite who owned property in Jerusalem. In this passage, he offers his property and resources to King David for the purpose of making offerings.
What does David need from Ornan?
David needs materials for sacrifices, including oxen for burnt offerings, wood for the altar, and wheat for the meat offering, which Ornan willingly provides.
Why is Ornan so generous to David?
Ornan's generosity might stem from a desire to support the king's religious duties and to show respect and loyalty to David, possibly hoping for favor or protection.
How can we apply Ornan's generosity in our lives?
We can apply Ornan's generosity by being willing to share our resources and talents for the benefit of others, especially when it comes to supporting important causes or helping those in need.