1 Samuel 24:1

Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))

Deretter dro David opp derfra og bodde i festningene ved En-Gedi. Da Saul hadde jagd bort filisterne, fikk han høre at han måtte være på vakt fordi David var blitt sett i ødemarken ved En-Gedi, som ligger ved Dødehavet. Da valgte Saul ut 3000 menn blant alle Israels menn og dro av sted for å lete etter David og mennene hans. De lette øst for Steinbukkfjellene, og der kom de til et inngjerdet område for sauer. Det lå ved veien ved en hule. Saul gikk inn i den for å gjøre fra seg. David og mennene hans oppholdt seg i den samme hulen, men de var skjult innerst inne i hulen. Da Davids menn skjønte at Saul var der, sa de til David: «Nå er dagen kommet som Herren har forutsagt. For Herren har sagt at Han vil la deg få tak på fienden din, så du kan gjøre med ham som du vil.» David krøp bort så han fikk tak i Sauls kappe. Han kuttet et lite hjørne av kappen hans. Etterpå fikk David så dårlig samvittighet fordi han hadde tatt litt av Sauls kappe. Han beklagde seg til mennene sine: «At jeg kunne gjøre noe slikt mot ham som Herren har salvet til konge. Måtte Herren hindre meg i å gjøre ham noe. Han er jo salvet av Herren.»

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that after Saul returned from fighting the Philistines, he was informed that David was hiding in the wilderness of Engedi. The verse describes a situation where Saul learned about David's location.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing hide and seek, and your friend is hiding in a big, empty place. Then, someone tells you where your friend is hiding. That's like what happened here with Saul and David.

Historical Background

1 Samuel was written by Samuel, Nathan, and Gad, recording events around the time of King Saul and King David, about 1000 BC. The text reflects the political turmoil and the tension between Saul and David during the early monarchy in Israel.

Living It Out Today

Consider a scenario where a former colleague is now in a position to either support or hinder your work. Like Saul, you might be informed about their whereabouts or intentions, affecting your decisions and actions.

Topics

• conflict
• pursuit
• hiding
• safety
• loyalty
• betrayal

Related Verses

• 1 Samuel 18:10-11
• 1 Samuel 26:1-5
• Psalms 57:1-6
• Matthew 12:14
• Acts 9:1-2

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was David hiding in the wilderness of Engedi?

David was hiding to avoid Saul, who was trying to kill him out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne.

What happened after Saul learned about David's location?

Saul went to the wilderness of Engedi to capture David, leading to a series of events where David had the chance but chose not to harm Saul.

What does the wilderness of Engedi symbolize in this context?

The wilderness symbolizes a place of refuge and danger, where David could hide but was also vulnerable to Saul's pursuit.

How does this relate to Saul and David's overall relationship?

This event highlights the ongoing conflict and tension between Saul and David, showing Saul's relentless pursuit and David's cautious response.