1 Chronicles 21:22
Amharic (Tigrigna: Contemporary Tigrinya Bible 2024)
ድሕሪኡ ዳዊት ንኦርናን፡ ኣብ ልዕሊኡ መሰውኢ እግዚኣብሄር ክሰርሓሉ፡ ስፍራ እዚ መሕወዪ ሃበኒ። እቲ መዓት ህዝቢ ምእንቲ ኪኽልከል፡ ብሙሉእ ዋጋ ክትህበኒ ኣሎካ።
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, David asks Ornan to sell him the land for a full price to build an altar where a plague can be stopped. David believes that building an altar on this land will help end the suffering of the people.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a really bad cold, and you know that if you get a special medicine, you'll feel better. David is like a kid with a cold, and he thinks that by building a special place to talk to God, the sickness that's hurting everyone will go away.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the Book of Chronicles, written after the Babylonian exile, around 400 BCE. The author is unknown, but it was likely written for the returned Jewish exiles in Jerusalem. The cultural context is one of rebuilding and reconnecting with God after a period of great hardship.
Living It Out Today
Today, we might consider a scenario where a community is facing a crisis, like a natural disaster. A leader might decide to build a community center or a place of worship where people can come together, seek comfort, and find strength to rebuild.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did David want to build an altar?
David believed that by building an altar, he could appease God and stop the plague that was harming the people. This action shows the importance of seeking divine intervention in times of crisis.
What does 'full price' imply about David's character?
The 'full price' David offers suggests his integrity and respect for the value of Ornan's land, showing he is willing to do what is right and fair, even when it comes to something as critical as stopping a plague.
What was the historical significance of the threshing floor?
The threshing floor was an important agricultural site, and its significance extended beyond farming. In this context, it becomes a place of spiritual importance for David, symbolizing the transition from physical to spiritual cleansing.
How does this verse relate to the concept of sacrifice?
This verse reflects the idea of sacrifice as a way to seek divine favor and healing. David’s willingness to build an altar and pay full price demonstrates his commitment to offering something valuable to God.