1 Samuel 9:16
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
“কাইলৈ এনে সময়তে মই বিন্যামীন প্ৰদেশৰ পৰা এজন মানুহ তোমাৰ ওচৰলৈ পঠাম; তেওঁক মোৰ প্ৰজা ইস্ৰায়েলৰ ওপৰত অধিপতি হ’বলৈ তুমি তেওঁক অভিষেক কৰিবা, তাতে তেওঁ মোৰ প্ৰজাক পলেষ্টীয়াসকলৰ হাতৰ পৰা উদ্ধাৰ কৰিব; কিয়নো, মোৰ প্ৰজাসকলৰ কাতৰোক্তিৰ শব্দ মোৰ কাণত পৰাত, মই তেওঁলোকলৈ দৃষ্টি কৰিলোঁ।”
What Does This Mean?
This verse from 1 Samuel is spoken by God to the prophet Samuel. It says that God will send a man from Benjamin to be anointed as a leader to save Israel from the Philistines because God has heard the cries of His people.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where your team is losing badly. Then a coach comes and picks a new player who helps your team win. That's like what God is doing here. He's picking a special person to help save Israel from their enemies.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the book of 1 Samuel, written by Samuel, Nathan, and Gad in the 10th century BCE. It describes the transition from the period of the judges to the monarchy, specifically the anointing of Saul as the first king of Israel.
Living It Out Today
In a modern context, this verse can be applied to situations where a community faces significant challenges and a leader emerges to guide them through difficult times. For example, a community leader stepping up to address local poverty issues.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is speaking in 1 Samuel 9:16?
God is speaking to the prophet Samuel, informing him about the coming of Saul, who will be anointed as the first king of Israel.
What is the significance of the anointing mentioned in 1 Samuel 9:16?
Anointing in this context signifies the selection and consecration of Saul by God to lead the people of Israel, marking a shift from the rule of judges to a monarchy.
How does 1 Samuel 9:16 reflect God's response to human suffering?
The verse shows that God is attentive to the cries of His people and acts by sending a leader to deliver them, demonstrating God's care and action in response to human suffering.
Can you give an example of how 1 Samuel 9:16 applies to modern leadership?
Modernly, this verse can be seen in the rise of leaders who step up to address societal issues, such as a mayor leading efforts to improve education in their city, showing how leaders can be called to serve and help their communities.