2 Samuel 14:26

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

وَفي نِهايَةِ كُلِّ عامٍ، حِينَ يَثْقُلُ شَعْرُ رأسِهِ، كانَ يَقُصُّهُ ويزِنُهُ فيبلُغُ نَحوَ مِئِتِي مِثْقالٍ مَلَكِيٍّ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse talks about Absalom, who had very long hair that he would cut off every year. After cutting it, he would weigh it, and it weighed 200 shekels. This verse highlights Absalom's attention to his appearance.

Explained for Children

Imagine having hair so long that you have to cut it every year because it gets too heavy! That's what Absalom did. He even weighed his hair afterward, and it was as heavy as 200 cookies! This verse shows how Absalom took care of his hair.

Historical Background

This verse is from the Book of 2 Samuel, written by the prophet Nathan or possibly the prophet Gad, around 900 BCE. It was written for the Israelites to understand the reign of King David and his family.

Living It Out Today

Just as Absalom cared for his hair, we should take care of our appearance and hygiene. In a modern scenario, this might mean regularly grooming ourselves and taking care of our health, which can boost our confidence and how others perceive us.

Topics

• appearance
• hygiene
• confidence
• self-care
• hair
• royalty

Related Verses

• 1 Samuel 17:40
• 1 Samuel 18:21
• Luke 12:7
• 1 Corinthians 11:15
• Exodus 28:40

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Absalom cut his hair every year?

Absalom cut his hair every year because it was very heavy and long, which would have made it cumbersome and possibly uncomfortable.

How much did Absalom's hair weigh?

Absalom's hair weighed 200 shekels, which is a significant amount, showing that he had very long and heavy hair.

What can we learn from Absalom's grooming habits?

We can learn the importance of taking care of our appearance and hygiene, which can positively impact our confidence and how others perceive us.

What is the significance of weighing the hair?

The act of weighing the hair emphasizes the unusual length and thickness of Absalom's hair, possibly indicating his vanity or a cultural practice of the time.