Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Eslene til Kisj, Sauls far, var kommet bort. Kisj sa til Saul: «Ta med deg en av tjenerne og gå og se etter eslene!» Saul gjorde som han ble bedt om. Han gikk gjennom Efraims fjelland og videre gjennom landet Sjalisja uten å finne eslene. De lette videre gjennom Sja’alimlandet, men der var de heller ikke. Deretter gikk de gjennom benjaminittenes land, men de fant dem ikke der heller. Da de hadde kommet til Suflandet, sa Saul til tjeneren som var med ham: «Kom, la oss dra tilbake, ellers begynner faren min å bekymre seg for oss i stedet.»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Kish, Saul's father, tells Saul and one of his servants to go find some missing donkeys. The verse highlights the practical task of looking for lost animals in ancient times.
Explained for Children
Imagine your favorite toy went missing. Your mom or dad might ask you to find it. In this story, Saul's dad asks him to look for some missing donkeys, kind of like going on a treasure hunt for lost toys.
Historical Background
This verse is from the Old Testament, written by the prophet Samuel or a later editor, around the 10th or 9th century BCE. The text was originally written in Hebrew and is part of a larger narrative about the early kings of Israel, focusing on Saul's rise to kingship.
Living It Out Today
Today, we might face tasks like finding a lost item or looking for a misplaced document. This verse reminds us of the importance of taking responsibility and following through on our duties, even when the task seems small.