1 Samuel 20:29
Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
فَقَدْ قَالَ لِيَ: ‹اسمَحْ لِي بِأنْ أذهَبَ. فَعَائِلَتُنَا سَتُقَدِّمُ ذَبِيحَةً للهِ فِي بَيْتِ لَحْمٍ. وَقَدْ ألَحَّ عَلَيَّ أخِي أنْ أكُونَ هُنَاكَ. فَإنْ كُنْتُ عَزِيزًا عَلَيْكَ، اسْمَحْ لِي بِأنْ أذهَبَ وَأرَى إخْوَتِي.› لِذَلِكَ لَمْ يَأْتِ دَاوُدُ إلَى مَائِدَةِ المَلِكِ.»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Jonathan is speaking to the king, Saul, asking permission to leave because his family is having a sacrifice and his brother has commanded him to be there. Jonathan explains that this is why he cannot come to the king's table.
Explained for Children
Imagine your friend asking your mom if he can leave early to go home because his family is having a big meal and his dad told him to be there. That's kind of what Jonathan is doing here, but with a king instead of a mom.
Historical Background
This verse is from the book of 1 Samuel, written by the prophet Samuel, Gad, and Nathan, around 931-722 B.C. It's part of the historical books of the Old Testament, detailing the life and times of King Saul and his son Jonathan. The setting is in the land of Israel, where family sacrifices were significant religious practices.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, imagine you're invited to a friend's party, but your family has a tradition that requires your presence on the same day. You would need to explain to your friend why you can't make it, much like Jonathan did with King Saul.
Topics
familydutysacrificeloyaltyobediencefaith
Related Verses
1 Samuel 16:1-132 Samuel 9:1-131 Kings 1:1-53Matthew 15:3-6Hebrews 13:10
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Jonathan need to leave?
Jonathan needs to leave because his family is having a sacrifice, a religious duty, and his brother has commanded him to attend, which shows the importance of family and religious obligations.
What is a sacrifice in this context?
A sacrifice in this context refers to a religious ceremony where an animal is offered to God, reflecting the family's commitment to their faith and traditions.
How does this verse relate to loyalty?
Jonathan's request to leave shows his loyalty to his family and his religious duties, even though it means missing an important gathering with the king.
What can we learn about family obligations from this verse?
This verse teaches us about the importance of respecting family commitments and traditions, even when they conflict with other responsibilities.