Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Da sa David til presten Abjatar, Akimeleks sønn: «Kom hit til meg med prestedrakten!» Abjatar gjorde det. Så spurte David Herren om råd: «Skal jeg sette etter denne flokken som har vært her og plyndret? Skal jeg innhente dem?» Og Han svarte ham: «Sett etter dem, for du skal ta dem igjen og berge alle fangene.»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, David asks Abiathar, the priest and son of Ahimelech, to bring him the ephod, a special vest used for divination. David is seeking divine guidance through the ephod.
Explained for Children
Imagine David is like a captain of a big ship who needs to make a big decision. He asks his helper, Abiathar, to bring a special tool that helps them talk to God and get advice, kind of like asking a wise grandparent for help.
Historical Background
This verse is from the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel, written by the prophet Samuel and others around 1000 BCE. It was written for the Israelites to understand the actions and decisions of their leaders, especially King David, in times of conflict and crisis.
Living It Out Today
When facing a difficult decision, like choosing between two colleges, we can seek guidance from trusted sources and even pray for divine direction, much like David sought advice through the ephod.