Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Det ble en langvarig strid mellom Sauls etterfølgere og David slekt. David ble sterkere og sterkere, mens Sauls hus ble svakere og svakere. David fikk sønner i Hebron. Hans førstefødte var Amnon, som han fikk med Akinoam fra Jisre’el. Den andre var Kilab, som han fikk med Abigajil, enken etter karmelitten Nabal. Den tredje var Absalom, sønn av Ma’aka, datter av Talmai, kongen av Gesjur. Den fjerde var Adonja, sønn av Haggit. Den femte var Sjefatja, sønn av Abital, og den sjette var Jitream, som David fikk med sin kone Egla.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from 2 Samuel tells us that there was a long war between the followers of Saul and David. David's strength grew, while Saul's power diminished over time. It shows the shift in power from Saul's house to David's.
Explained for Children
Imagine two teams playing a game for a really long time. One team (David's) keeps getting better and stronger, while the other team (Saul's) keeps getting weaker. This is kind of like what was happening between these two groups in the Bible.
Historical Background
This verse is from the book of 2 Samuel, written by an unknown author, possibly the prophet Nathan or Jeremiah. It was written around 540-500 B.C. and is set during a period of conflict between the followers of Saul and David in ancient Israel.
Living It Out Today
Today, this verse reminds us that even in the midst of conflict, growth and change can occur. Just like David's strength grew while Saul's weakened, we can focus on improving ourselves and our circumstances, even when faced with challenges.