1 Samuel 9:20

Amharic Tigrinya (መፅሓፍ ቅዱስ) No Year

እተን ካብ ዝጠፍኣ ሰለስተ መዓልቲ ዝገበራ ኣእዱግ ከዓ ተረኺበን እየን እሞ፥ ብኣኣተን ኣይትሕሰብ። ኵሉ እቲ እስራኤል ዝምነዮኸ፥ ንመን ድዩ? ንኣኻን ንቤት ኣቦኻንዶ ኣይኮነን?” በሎ።

What Does This Mean?

In 1 Samuel 9:20, Samuel tells Saul not to worry about the lost asses because they have been found. He also points out that Saul is the one desired by all of Israel, indicating Saul's importance and future role as king.

Explained for Children

Imagine you lost your favorite toy, and you were really worried about it. Then, a friend tells you, 'Don't worry, your toy is found!' This verse is like that, but instead of a toy, it's about animals called asses. The speaker, Samuel, also tells Saul that he is very special and that everyone in Israel really likes him, just like how your friends really like you when you share your toys.

Historical Background

This verse comes from the Old Testament, written by the prophet Samuel. It was written around the 10th century BCE and is part of the narrative that details the early history of Israel, focusing on the transition from a period of judges to a kingdom with Saul as the first king.

Living It Out Today

Imagine you are looking for a job and you've been unsuccessful for a while. This verse can remind you that even when you feel lost or worried, God has a plan for you. Just like Saul, you might be about to step into a new and important role that you can't see yet.

Topics

• Leadership
• Desire
• Hope
• Prophetic Guidance
• Kingdom
• Lost and Found

Related Verses

• 1 Samuel 10:1
• 1 Samuel 11:14
• 1 Samuel 13:13
• Isaiah 46:9
• John 10:14

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Samuel mention the lost asses?

Samuel uses the example of the lost asses to reassure Saul that things not seen or known can be found and that God has a plan, even for seemingly insignificant matters.

What does it mean that Saul is desired by all of Israel?

It means that Saul was chosen and recognized by God to lead Israel. This desire signifies that Saul was seen as the right person for the role of king, despite his own lack of confidence.

How can this verse be applied in modern times?

This verse can be applied to situations where someone is chosen for a leadership role unexpectedly, reminding us that God has plans and can use individuals in significant ways, even when they doubt themselves.

What can we learn about God from this verse?

We can learn that God has plans for individuals, even when they may feel lost or insignificant. God can bring about unexpected outcomes and use people in ways they might not anticipate.