1 Samuel 21:13
Arabic Bible (GNA) Good News Arabic - 1993 (الترجمة العربية المشتركة)
فتأمَّلَ داوُدُ هذا الكلامَ في قلبِهِ، وخافَ جِدًّا مِنْ أخيشَ مَلكِ جَتَّ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes David pretending to be mad when he was in front of the Philistines. He acted crazy to protect himself, even letting his spit fall on his beard. The verse shows David's cunning to avoid being caught.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek and you want to trick the seeker. David did something like that. He pretended to be crazy to trick the bad guys so they wouldn't catch him. It's like when you pretend to be silly to make someone laugh and forget about you.
Historical Background
1 Samuel was written by Samuel, Nathan, and Gad. It covers the period from the birth of Samuel to the death of King Saul. The book was written around 930 BCE and was intended for the Israelites to understand their history and the rise of David as king.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, we face situations where we need to be clever to avoid trouble. For example, if you're being bullied and need to escape, sometimes pretending to be distracted or confused can help you get away safely.
Topics
cunningprotectiontrickeryself-preservationwisdomdeception
Related Verses
1 Samuel 19:1-71 Samuel 27:1-122 Samuel 1:1-27Psalms 56:1-13Matthew 2:13-15
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did David pretend to be mad?
David pretended to be mad to deceive the Philistines and avoid capture. This shows his wisdom and cunning in dangerous situations.
What does it mean to 'scrabbled on the doors of the gate'?
Scrabbled means to scratch or draw on the doors, likely appearing erratic and mad to those watching. This was part of David's act to convince the Philistines he was insane.
Is this behavior encouraged in other parts of the Bible?
While not encouraged as a norm, the Bible does show examples where deception was used for protection or in situations of extreme danger, as a last resort.
How can this verse be applied to modern life?
This verse can be applied to modern life in situations where cunning and cleverness can help in avoiding trouble or danger, much like David used his wit to escape capture.