2 Samuel 3:13

Arabic SAB (الكتاب الشريف)

فَأَجَابَ دَاوُدُ: ”حَسَنًا. أَنَا أَقْطَعُ مَعَكَ عَهْدًا، وَلَكِنِّي أَطْلُبُ مِنْكَ شَيْئًا، وَهُوَ أَنَّكَ عِنْدَمَا تَأْتِي لِتَرَانِي تُحْضِرُ مَعَكَ مِيكَالَ بِنْتَ شَاوُلَ. مِنْ غَيْرِ ذَلِكَ لَنْ تَرَانِي.“

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, David is making a deal with Abner, who is saying he will agree to a treaty, but only if David brings back Michal, Saul's daughter, when he comes to see him. This shows the importance of promises and conditions in relationships.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're making a deal with your friend to play a game together. But your friend says, 'Sure, I'll play with you, but only if you bring back my favorite toy that you borrowed.' That's kind of what's happening here. David has to bring Michal back before he can see Abner.

Historical Background

This verse is from the Old Testament, written by the author of 2 Samuel, likely around the 6th century BCE. It describes events in the life of King David and his dealings with Abner, a leader in Israel. The context involves political and personal alliances in ancient Israel.

Living It Out Today

In modern life, imagine a colleague agreeing to work on a project with you, but only if you return an item they lent you. This highlights the importance of fulfilling promises and the impact of conditions on relationships.

Topics

• relationships
• promises
• negotiation
• alliances
• conditions
• duty

Related Verses

• 1 Samuel 18:20
• 1 Samuel 18:27
• 1 Samuel 25:44
• 2 Samuel 2:21
• 2 Samuel 6:23

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Michal important in this verse?

Michal is important because she is the daughter of Saul and was previously married to David, making her a symbol of past alliances and promises.

What kind of deal is David making?

David is making a deal that involves a treaty with Abner, with the condition that Michal must be returned to David.

How does this verse relate to trust in relationships?

This verse highlights how trust is built on fulfilling promises and conditions, as Abner requires a condition before agreeing to see David.

What can we learn about negotiations from this verse?

From this verse, we can learn that negotiations often involve conditions and that these conditions can be personal or symbolic, as seen with Michal's return.