2 Samuel 19:31

Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))

ገለ​ዓ​ዳ​ዊ​ውም ቤር​ዜሊ ከሮ​ግ​ሊም ወረደ፤ በዮ​ር​ዳ​ኖ​ስም ሊሸ​ኘው ከን​ጉሡ ጋር ዮር​ዳ​ኖ​ስን ተሻ​ገረ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes Barzillai the Gileadite coming from Rogelim to accompany King David across the Jordan River. Barzillai shows his loyalty to David by traveling with him, even crossing the river.

Explained for Children

Imagine your friend's family is moving away, and you decide to go with them to say goodbye properly. That's what Barzillai did for King David. He traveled all the way to say goodbye and help the king cross the river.

Historical Background

This verse is from the book of 2 Samuel, written by prophets and historians of the Israelites around 930 BCE. It was written for the Israelites to remember their kings and the people who supported them. The cultural setting is one of tribal alliances and loyalty.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can remind us to support our leaders, especially when they face challenges. For example, a teacher leading a school trip through difficult circumstances, and a student helping them every step of the way.

Topics

• loyalty
• support
• leadership
• travel
• historical events
• community

Related Verses

• 1 Samuel 22:1-2
• 1 Kings 2:7
• Joshua 3:14-17
• Matthew 2:13-15
• Acts 27:1-44

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Barzillai travel to accompany King David?

Barzillai traveled to show his loyalty and support to King David, who was in a difficult situation and needed assistance.

What does this verse tell us about Barzillai?

This verse reveals Barzillai as a loyal and supportive person who goes out of his way to help the king, even crossing a river to do so.

How can we apply Barzillai's loyalty in our daily lives?

We can apply Barzillai's loyalty by standing by our leaders and friends, especially during tough times, just as he did for King David.

What are the key themes in 2 Samuel 19:31?

The key themes include loyalty, support, and the importance of accompanying others in challenging times.