Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Samuel sa til Saul: «Herren sendte meg for å salve deg til konge over Israel, Hans folk. Derfor skal du høre på Herrens Ord. Hærskarenes Herre sier dette: ‘Jeg skal straffe Amalek for det han gjorde mot Israel, for at han lå i bakhold da folket var på vei ut av Egypt. Du skal beseire Amalek og fullstendig ødelegge alt han har. Du skal ikke spare ham. Men drep dem alle, både folk og dyr.’»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Samuel tells Saul that God chose him to be king over Israel. Samuel reminds Saul to listen carefully to God's instructions.
Explained for Children
Imagine God chose you as the captain of the team. Samuel is like a coach telling you that God picked you, and now you need to listen to what God says to do.
Historical Background
The verse is part of the Book of 1 Samuel, written by Samuel, Nathan, and Gad around 930 BC. It is addressed to the Israelites, highlighting the transition from judges to kings in Israel’s history.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, this verse can be applied to someone who is new to a leadership role, reminding them that their position comes from a higher authority and they should follow the guidance given to them.