Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Samuel spurte Isai: «Er alle sønnene dine her?» Da svarte han: «Den yngste mangler; han er ute og gjeter sauene.» Samuel sa til Isai: «Send bud på ham og få ham hit! Vi vil ikke sette oss til bords før han kommer.» Isai sendte noen ut for å hentet ham inn fra marken. Han kom rødkinnet, med klare øyne. Pen var han også. Herren sa: «Stå opp og salv ham, for han er den rette!» Da tok Samuel fram oljen og salvet ham rett foran øynene på brødrene hans. Fra den dagen av kom Herrens Ånd over David. Ånden var over ham i tiden som fulgte. Så reiste Samuel tilbake til Rama.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Samuel asks Jesse if all his children are present. Jesse mentions that the youngest, David, is taking care of the sheep. Samuel insists on waiting for David to come before they continue. The key message is that the youngest and seemingly least important can be chosen for great things.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game and your mom asks if all your friends are here. You say, 'Oh, my little brother is still at the park.' Your mom says, 'Go get him, we need everyone.' Just like that, Samuel wants to see the youngest, David, because he knows something special is about to happen.
Historical Background
The Book of 1 Samuel was likely compiled by Samuel, Nathan, and Gad. It was written around the 10th century B.C. This passage was directed at the Israelites to show God's preference for humility and faithfulness over physical appearance.
Living It Out Today
Today, a manager might overlook the junior employee for a promotion, but seeing potential, decides to wait for them to present their ideas before making a decision. This highlights the importance of considering everyone's contributions, not just those in prominent positions.
Why did Samuel want to see David even though he was away?
Samuel knew that God had chosen David, even though he was the youngest and not present. This shows God's preference for character over physical appearance.
What can we learn about God from this passage?
This passage teaches us that God values inner qualities over outward appearances and that He can choose anyone, no matter how young or seemingly insignificant.
How does this verse apply to our understanding of leadership?
It teaches that true leadership is not about status or age but about having the qualities that God values, such as humility and faithfulness.
What does this verse teach us about waiting for others?
It shows the importance of waiting for everyone, even those who are not initially present, as they might have a significant role to play.