Ngay lúc ấy, Sau-lơ từ ngoài đồng về tới, theo sau đàn bò. Anh hỏi: “Có chuyện gì mà dân chúng khóc như vậy?” Họ thuật lại cho anh nghe sự tình của thành Gia-bê.
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Saul returns from the field to find people weeping. He asks why they are crying and learns about the men of Jabesh who are in trouble. Saul responds to the people's distress and hears about their plight.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine you come home from playing outside and see everyone in the house crying. You'd ask, 'Why are you all so sad?' That's what Saul did. He found out the people were worried about their friends who needed help.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
This verse is from the Book of Samuel, written by Samuel, Nathan, and Gad. It was written around 930-700 BC. The story takes place in ancient Israel, where the Israelites were often threatened by neighboring tribes and sought Saul as their leader to protect them.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
When you see someone upset, take the time to ask why and offer help. Like Saul, we can be leaders by caring for those in need and taking action to solve problems.