2 Samuel 21:8

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

فأَخَذَ المَلِكُ ٱبنَي رِصْفَة، بِنتِ أَيَّة، اللَّذَينِ وَلَدَتهما لِشاوُل، وهُما أَرْموني ومَفيبوشَت وبَني ميكالَ ٱبنَةِ شاوُلَ الخَمسَةَ الَّذينَ وَلَدَتهم لِعَدرِيئيلَ بنِ بَرزِلاَّيَ المَحوِليّ.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, King David takes the two sons of Rizpah and the five sons of Michal, who were raised by Adriel. This action is part of a series of events in which King David deals with the descendants of Saul, who was the previous king of Israel.

Explained for Children

Imagine the king is like the leader of a big family. He decides to take some kids from two different families, just like sometimes grown-ups make decisions about who takes care of children. This happened because of some big decisions the king had to make about old family problems.

Historical Background

This verse is from the Old Testament, written by the author of 2 Samuel, likely Samuel, Nathan, and Gad, around 930-700 BC. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was the transition period from the rule of Saul to David as king of Israel.

Living It Out Today

This verse can remind us of the importance of dealing with family issues in a responsible way. For instance, a modern scenario could involve someone who needs to make a difficult decision about the care of their relatives due to family dynamics and past conflicts.

Topics

• family
• kingship
• responsibility
• justice
• consequences
• history

Related Verses

• 1 Samuel 14:49
• 1 Samuel 18:18-19
• 1 Samuel 25:44
• 2 Samuel 9:1-13
• 1 Chronicles 10:13-14

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did King David take the sons of Rizpah and Michal?

King David took these sons as part of a broader effort to address the consequences of Saul's reign and to establish his own rule over Israel.

Who were Rizpah and Michal in relation to Saul?

Rizpah was Saul's concubine and Michal was his daughter, both of whom had children fathered by different men.

What does this verse tell us about the political climate of the time?

It shows the complex political and familial dynamics during the transition from Saul's to David's reign, involving decisions that affected family lines and loyalty.

How does this verse reflect the concept of justice in ancient Israel?

This action reflects the ancient Israelite concept of justice, which often involved retribution and the settling of accounts, particularly regarding royal succession and family honor.