Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Da Abigajil fikk øye på David, skyndte hun seg og steg ned fra eselet. Så bøyde hun ansiktet sitt mot jorden foran David. Mens hun lå der foran Davids føtter, sa hun: «Det er min skyld. La meg få ta denne skylden på meg, men hør hva jeg har å si. Kjære herre, du må ikke bry deg om Nabal. Han er både dum og ondskapsfull. Men jeg fikk dessverre ikke se de unge mennene som min herre sendte. Herren har hindret deg fra å ta hevn og drepe. Du vil vel ikke være ond slik som Nabal? Se nå denne gaven som jeg har tatt med til deg, min herre. La den bli gitt til de unge mennene dine. Jeg ber deg om at du skal tilgi meg det gale jeg har gjort meg skyldig i! For Herren skal la deg leve i trygghet. Du, min Herre, kjemper jo for Herren. Du har jo aldri latt deg drive av ondskap.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes Abigail's reaction when she sees David. She quickly gets off her donkey and shows great respect by falling to her face and bowing to the ground. This shows how much she respects and fears David.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing hide and seek and you bump into the person who's 'it.' You might get really scared and bow down as a sign of respect, just like Abigail did when she saw David. She was trying to show how much she respected him.
Historical Background
The Book of 1 Samuel was written by various authors, likely including Samuel, Nathan, and Gad, around the 10th century BC. It was written for the Israelites to show the transition from the period of the judges to the monarchy. This verse is set in the cultural context where showing respect to leaders was a significant social custom.
Living It Out Today
In today's world, showing respect to those in authority or those we deeply respect can be important. For example, if a CEO comes to your office, showing them respect could mean bowing slightly, shaking hands firmly, or using their title.
Abigail fell to her face as a sign of deep respect and submission towards David, showing her understanding of his power and her desire to gain his favor.
What does this verse tell us about Abigail?
This verse tells us that Abigail was a person who understood the importance of showing respect to those in power and knew how to act in a crisis to protect her and her household.
How was this action culturally significant in David's time?
In David's time, bowing and falling to one's face was a significant cultural act of respect and acknowledgment of power, indicating one's humility and submission to a superior.
What can we learn about respect from this verse?
From this verse, we can learn that showing respect can be a powerful tool in building relationships and can sometimes prevent conflict or misunderstanding.