1 Samuel 17:28
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
লোকসকলৰ সৈতে দায়ূদে কথা পাতি থাকোতে তেওঁৰ ডাঙৰ ককায়েক ইলীয়াবে তেওঁৰ কথা শুনি তেওঁলৈ ক্ৰুদ্ধ হৈ ক’লে, “তই ইয়ালৈ কিয় নামি আহিলি?” মৰুপ্ৰান্তৰ মাজত সেই মেৰ-ছাগকেইটা কাৰ ওচৰত থৈ আহিলি? তোৰ অহংকাৰ আৰু মনৰ দুষ্টতা মই জানো, তই কেৱল যুদ্ধ চাবলৈহে ইয়ালৈ নামি আহিলি।”
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Eliab, David's older brother, gets angry at David for talking to the men about fighting Goliath. Eliab questions why David came to the battle and accuses him of having pride and a bad heart.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a big brother who thinks he knows everything. When you want to help in a game, he gets mad and tells you to go back to your toys. That's like what Eliab did to David. He thought David was too young and proud to be helping in the big battle.
Historical Background
1 Samuel was written by various authors, possibly including Samuel, Nathan, and Gad, around 931-722 BC. The audience was the Israelites, and it was written during a time when Israel was transitioning from a period of judges to a monarchy. This context helps us understand the challenges and transitions the Israelites faced.
Living It Out Today
Today, we might find ourselves in a situation where an older sibling or colleague dismisses our contributions. Remember that your voice and efforts matter, just as David's did, and sometimes the smallest actions can lead to great victories.
Topics
familypridetrustleadershipperseverancefaith
Related Verses
1 Samuel 16:1-131 Samuel 17:32-372 Samuel 23:13-17Matthew 20:25-281 Peter 5:5-6
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Eliab so angry at David?
Eliab was angry because he felt David was overstepping his bounds by speaking up about the battle, and he saw David's actions as a threat to his own standing.
What can we learn about sibling relationships from this verse?
This verse teaches us about the complexities of sibling relationships, where jealousy and misunderstanding can lead to conflict, even when one sibling has good intentions.
How does this relate to leadership in the church?
It can teach us that leaders should not dismiss the contributions of others based on their position or age, and that true leadership involves recognizing and utilizing the strengths of all members.
What does this verse say about pride?
This verse highlights how pride can cloud judgment and lead to misunderstanding and conflict, reminding us of the importance of humility and a willingness to listen to others.