1 Samuel 18:22
Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
وَأمَرَ شَاوُلُ كِبَارَ مَسْؤُولِيهِ بِأنْ يَتَحَدَّثُوا مَعَ دَاوُدَ سِرًّا. وَقَالَ لَهُمْ أنْ يَقُولُوا لَهُ: «اسْمَعْ، المَلِكُ رَاضٍ عَنْكَ. وَكِبَارُ مَسْؤُولِيهِ يُحِبُّونَكَ أيْضًا. فَتَزَوَّجِ بِنْتَ المَلِكِ.»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, King Saul tells his servants to secretly talk to David and tell him that the king likes him and all the servants love him. The real plan is to get David to marry one of Saul's daughters, making him a son-in-law.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your friend's dad told you that he really likes you and wants you to be part of his family by marrying his daughter. That's what King Saul did with David, but he was trying to trick him!
Historical Background
1 Samuel was written by Samuel, Nathan, and Gad, around the 10th century BCE. This verse is part of the narrative describing King Saul's relationship with David, set in ancient Israel.
Living It Out Today
Think of a time when someone tried to trick you with a seemingly nice offer. Consider how you handled it and how you might handle similar situations in the future.
Topics
trickeryloyaltyroyaltymarriagedeceptionfriendship
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Saul want David to marry his daughter?
Saul wanted to use marriage as a trap to get rid of David, who he saw as a threat to his throne.
How did David respond to Saul's offer?
The text does not directly show David's immediate response, but it implies that he may have been cautious, given Saul's overall attitude towards him.
What does this verse tell us about Saul?
It shows Saul as manipulative and deceitful, using marriage as a ploy to eliminate a perceived threat.
What can we learn about loyalty from this verse?
Loyalty can sometimes be tested in unexpected ways, and we should be discerning about the intentions of others, even if they seem to offer us something good.