Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Kona hans la et dekke over åpningen på brønnen, og hun spredte korn på det slik at det ikke ble oppdaget. Da Absaloms tjenere kom til kvinnen i huset, spurte de: «Hvor er Akima’as og Jonatan?» Da sa kvinnen til dem: «De har gått over bekken der.» Da de hadde lett og ikke kunne finne dem, dro de tilbake til Jerusalem. Straks de hadde dratt, kom Akima’as og Jonatan opp av brønnen. De gikk og fortalte alt til kong David og sa til ham: «Skynd dere å dra over elven!» Så fortalte de hvilket råd Akitofel hadde gitt. David og hele folket som var med ham, dro over Jordan. Da det ble lyst neste morgen, var ikke en eneste av dem igjen. Alle hadde kommet seg over Jordan.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, a woman hides a man in a well and covers it with a cloth and grain to conceal his presence. The verse doesn't mention who is speaking, but it highlights the woman's quick thinking and clever action to protect the man. The key message is about loyalty and clever deception for a good cause.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you had a secret hiding spot in your house, and if someone was looking for you, you'd cover it up with something normal, like a blanket and some toys, so no one would guess you were there. That's what this lady did to help a man in need.
Historical Background
The book of 2 Samuel was written by multiple authors, likely under the guidance of the prophet Nathan and others, around the 10th century BCE. It describes the reign of King David and was written for the Israelites to understand God's promises and the consequences of their actions.
Living It Out Today
Imagine you are at work and need to hide a confidential document from a colleague. You might cover it with a stack of unrelated papers to avoid suspicion. This shows how we can use clever tactics to protect what is important while navigating complex situations.
The covering of the well symbolizes protection and secrecy, highlighting the woman's quick thinking to safeguard the man from potential danger.
How does this verse relate to themes of loyalty?
This verse shows loyalty through the woman's actions in protecting someone, even at the risk of suspicion or danger to herself.
What can we learn about cleverness from this verse?
The verse teaches us that clever planning and quick thinking can be vital in protecting what or who is important, even in challenging situations.
What is the significance of the woman spreading ground corn over the well?
Spreading ground corn over the well was a clever tactic to make the covering look like a normal part of daily life, thereby concealing the man's hiding place effectively.