1 Samuel 30:6

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَكَانَ كُلُّ رِجَالِ الجَيْشِ حَزَانَى وَغَاضِبِينَ لِأنَّ أبْنَاءَهُمْ وَبَنَاتِهِمْ قَدْ أُسِرُوا. فَتَشَاوَرَ الرِّجَالُ حَوْلَ رَجْمِ دَاوُدَ. فَتَضَايَقَ دَاوُدُ كَثِيرًا، لَكِنَّهُ وَجَدَ قُوَّةً فِي.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from 1 Samuel, David is distressed because his men are angry and want to stone him. They are grieving because their families have been captured. However, David finds strength and encouragement in his faith in God.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game with your friends and something goes wrong. Everyone is upset and might even want to stop playing. But you remember how much you love the game and decide to keep going, just like David found strength in God.

Historical Background

The book of 1 Samuel was written by various authors, including Samuel himself, Nathan, and Gad. It was written around 1000 BC to document the history of the Israelites, focusing on the life of David. This verse reflects the cultural context where family and clan were central to societal structure.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, if you're leading a project and your team is upset due to a setback, you can find strength in your faith or belief system to keep going and support your team through the tough times.

Topics

• faith
• leadership
• distress
• encouragement
• strength
• family

Related Verses

• Joshua 1:9
• Psalm 27:13
• 2 Corinthians 12:9
• Hebrews 13:6
• Matthew 14:27

Frequently Asked Questions

Why were David's men considering stoning him?

David's men were angry and grieving because their families had been captured, and they blamed David for the situation, leading them to consider stoning him.

How did David find encouragement?

David found encouragement in his faith in God, which helped him through the distress and strengthened his resolve to lead his people.

What does this verse teach about leadership?

This verse teaches that leaders must find inner strength and faith to continue leading during times of crisis and distress.

How does this verse apply to family tragedies?

This verse shows how individuals can find strength in faith during family tragedies, helping them to support and lead their families through tough times.