2 Samuel 15:17

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خَرَجَ المَلِكُ وكُلُّ جَمَاعَتِهِ تَتْبَعُهُ، وتوقَّفُوا عِنْدَ آخِرِ مَنْزِلٍ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes King David leaving the city with all his people, stopping at a distant place. The king is not speaking directly; rather, the text narrates his actions during a time of trouble.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your whole school had to leave the building and walk far away because of a big problem. That's like what King David did. He and all his people left their city and went far away to be safe.

Historical Background

The book of 2 Samuel was written by the prophet Samuel and other authors around the 9th century BC. It was written for the Israelites to remember their kings and God's promises. This verse describes a moment of crisis when David was facing opposition from his son Absalom.

Living It Out Today

When faced with a difficult situation, sometimes the best course of action is to step away and regroup. Think of a time when stepping back helped you reassess and plan better.

Topics

• leadership
• crisis management
• loyalty
• exile
• regrouping
• faith

Related Verses

• 1 Samuel 23:15
• 1 Kings 12:16
• Luke 2:4
• John 11:54
• Acts 9:25

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did King David and his people go far off?

King David and his people went far off to escape a crisis, likely to avoid immediate danger from Absalom's rebellion.

What can we learn from King David's actions in this verse?

We can learn the importance of stepping back during a crisis to regroup and make wise decisions.

How does this verse relate to other parts of the Bible?

It relates to other passages where leaders had to make tough decisions during times of trouble, such as Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt.

What does this verse teach us about loyalty?

This verse shows that true loyalty means following a leader even in tough times, as David's people did.