Zīf ke ādmī wāpas chale gae. Thoṛī der ke bād Sāūl bhī apnī fauj samet wahāṅ ke lie niklā. Us waqt Dāūd aur us ke log Dasht-e-Maūn meṅ Yashīmon ke junūb meṅ the. Jab Dāūd ko ittalā milī ki Sāūl us kā tāqqub kar rahā hai to wuh registān ke mazīd junūb meṅ chalā gayā, wahāṅ jahāṅ baṛī chaṭṭān nazar ātī hai. Lekin Sāūl ko patā chalā aur wuh fauran registān meṅ Dāūd ke pīchhe gayā.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes Saul's pursuit of David. Saul goes to Ziph, but David and his followers are hiding in the wilderness of Maon. It highlights the ongoing conflict and David's efforts to evade Saul.
Explained for Children
Imagine David is playing hide-and-seek with Saul. Saul looks for David in one place, but David has already moved to a different spot. David is good at hiding and keeping safe.
Historical Background
The book of 1 Samuel was written by various authors, possibly including Samuel, Nathan, and Gad, around 931 BCE. It was written for the Israelites to understand the transition from the period of judges to kingship, reflecting the cultural and political setting of the time.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, this verse can remind us of the importance of making wise decisions when faced with threats or challenges. Like David, we can seek safe places and make strategic moves to protect ourselves and our loved ones.