1 Samuel 16:18
Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
فَقَالَ أحَدُ الخُدَّامِ: «هُنَاكَ رَجُلٌ اسْمُهُ يَسَّى سَاكِنٌ فِي بَيْتِ لَحْمٍ. وَأنَا أعْرِفُ ابنَهُ. إنَّهُ مَاهِرٌ فِي العَزفِ عَلَى القِيثَارِ. وَهُوَ أيْضًا رَجُلٌ شُجَاعٌ وَمُقَاتِلٌ جَيِّدٌ. وَهُوَ ذَكِيٌّ وَوَسِيمٌ، وَ اللهُ مَعَهُ.»
What Does This Mean?
In 1 Samuel 16:18, a servant tells King Saul about a young man named David, describing him as skilled, brave, wise, and handsome, with God's favor. The servant is sharing information about David, who will later become king.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a friend who is really good at playing music, very brave, smart, and looks great too. That's David! A friend tells the king about David because David has all these great qualities and God is with him.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the Book of Samuel, written by various authors including Samuel, Nathan, and Gad, around 900-1000 BCE. It was written for the Israelites to understand their history and God's choice for their next king.
Living It Out Today
In a modern scenario, this verse reminds us to recognize and value the unique talents and qualities in others, especially when they show God's favor. For example, noticing a colleague's skill and recommending them for a leadership role.
Topics
leadershipGod's favorqualities of a leaderwisdomcouragepraise
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is speaking in 1 Samuel 16:18?
A servant of King Saul is speaking, recommending David to the king based on his qualities.
What does 'cunning in playing' mean?
'Cunning in playing' means David was skilled in playing music, likely the harp, which was an important talent for soothing and entertaining.
How does this verse relate to David becoming king?
This verse highlights David's suitability for leadership, emphasizing his skills and God's favor, which foreshadow his future as king.
Why is God's favor mentioned in this verse?
Mentioning God's favor underscores that David's abilities and future kingship are divinely appointed, showing the importance of God's involvement in leadership choices.