1 Samuel 19:2

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

فَقالَ لِداوُدَ: «احْذَرْ فَأبي شاوُلُ يَتَحَيَّنُ الفُرَصَ لقَتلكَ. فاذهَبْ في الصَّباحِ وَاختَبِئْ فِي الحَقلِ.

What Does This Mean?

Jonathan, Saul's son, really cared about David and warned him that his father, Saul, wanted to hurt him. Jonathan told David to be careful and hide until morning. This shows the deep friendship between Jonathan and David.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a best friend, and your mean older brother wants to take your friend away. You'd want to protect your friend, right? That's what Jonathan did for David. He told David to hide so he wouldn't get in trouble.

Historical Background

This verse comes from the book of 1 Samuel, written by Samuel, Nathan, and Gad. It was written around 931-722 B.C. and is part of the Old Testament. The story is set in ancient Israel, where Saul is the king and David is a young man who will eventually become king.

Living It Out Today

In today's world, think of a scenario where a friend is in trouble and another friend steps in to protect them. This could be a friend being bullied and another friend telling them to hide and asking for help from a teacher or parent.

Topics

• friendship
• loyalty
• protection
• danger
• trust
• warning

Related Verses

• 1 Samuel 18:1
• 1 Samuel 20:16
• 1 Samuel 23:16
• John 15:13
• Romans 12:10

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Jonathan so concerned about David?

Jonathan was David's friend and knew that his father, Saul, was plotting against David. This shows the depth of their friendship and Jonathan's loyalty.

What does this verse tell us about Saul?

This verse reveals that Saul, the king, was dangerous and that he was plotting to harm David, indicating his jealousy and insecurity towards David.

What does it mean to hide until morning?

Hiding until morning was a strategy to avoid immediate danger. It symbolizes taking time to think and plan a safe course of action.

How can this verse be used in a Bible study?

This verse can be used to discuss themes of friendship, loyalty, and protection. It can help illustrate how true friends support each other, even in dangerous situations.