1 Samuel 21:5

Arabic Bible (GNA) Good News Arabic - 1993 (الترجمة العربية المشتركة)

فأجابَهُ الكاهنُ: «ما عِندي خُبزٌ عاديٌّ، بل خُبزٌ مُقدَّسٌ. فهل صانَ رِجالُكَ أنفُسَهُم عنِ النِّساءِ‌؟»

What Does This Mean?

David is talking to a priest about why he and his men need special bread. He explains that they have been away from women for three days and that their vessels are holy, making the bread okay to eat even if it was set aside for the holy place.

Explained for Children

Imagine David and his friends are on a long journey and they're really hungry. They ask a baker for some special bread. David tells the baker that it's okay for them to eat it because they've been away from their families for a few days and they're traveling on a holy mission.

Historical Background

This verse is part of the book of 1 Samuel, written by Samuel, Nathan, and Gad. It is set during the time of the Israelite monarchy, when David was on the run from King Saul. The cultural context is that of ancient Israel, where religious practices dictated many aspects of daily life, including food.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can remind us that sometimes we need to make exceptions for urgent situations. For example, if a person is in a desperate situation, they might need to use resources that are usually set aside for specific purposes.

Topics

• faithfulness
• obedience
• sacrifice
• hunger
• special occasions
• sacred items

Related Verses

• Exodus 25:30
• Leviticus 24:5-9
• Mark 2:26
• Luke 6:4
• Hebrews 9:2

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did David need to use the holy bread?

David and his men were in a desperate situation and needed food. The bread, though sacred, was considered acceptable for their immediate need due to the urgency and sanctity of their mission.

Who wrote 1 Samuel?

The book of 1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Samuel himself, with contributions from Nathan and Gad, who completed the text after Samuel's death.

What is the significance of the three days mentioned?

The three days refer to the time David and his men had been away from women, suggesting a period of ritual purity that made them suitable to handle the holy bread.

How does this verse relate to the New Testament?

In the New Testament, particularly in Mark 2:26, Jesus refers to this event to justify why his disciples broke the Sabbath by eating the holy bread, showing the importance of human need over rigid adherence to rules.