Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Mennene fra Juda kom dit, og der salvet de David til konge. De fortalte David at det var mennene i Jabesj i Gilead som hadde begravd Saul. Da sendte David noen budbærere til mennene i Jabesj i Gilead med denne meldingen: «Dere er velsignet av Herren, fordi dere har vist Saul, deres herre, godhet og respekt ved å begrave ham. Måtte Herren velsigne dere med godhet, styrke og mot fordi dere gjorde dette, og jeg vil også gjøre godt mot dere. Nå er deres herre, Saul, død, men jeg er blitt salvet til konge over Judas slekter.»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, the people of Judah anoint David as their king. They also inform David that the men of Jabesh-gilead were responsible for burying Saul. The key message is the transition of power and the respect shown to Saul's memory.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where the team captain gets chosen. The team from Judah chose David to be their captain. They also told David that another team helped bury their old captain, Saul, when he died. It's like saying, 'We chose you as the new leader, and some others were kind to our old leader.'
Historical Background
2 Samuel was written by multiple authors, possibly including Samuel, Nathan, and Gad, around the 9th century BC. It was written for the Israelites to show the transition of power from Saul to David. The cultural setting reflects the tribal structure and the importance of kingship in ancient Israel.
Living It Out Today
In modern terms, this verse can remind us of the importance of respect for those who have passed on and the significance of leadership transitions. For example, when a new manager takes over at work, it’s important to honor the legacy of the former manager while supporting the new leader.
David was anointed as king because the men of Judah recognized his leadership qualities and God's choice, as prophesied earlier in 1 Samuel.
What does anointing a king mean?
Anointing a king involves pouring oil on the head as a symbol of God's blessing and consecration, marking the individual as a chosen leader.
Why is the burial of Saul mentioned?
The mention of Saul's burial shows respect for the previous king and highlights the loyalty of Jabesh-gilead, who helped Saul in his lifetime.
How does this verse connect with leadership?
This verse shows the importance of proper succession and the respect for those who have led before, crucial aspects of effective leadership transition.