2 Samuel 8:14

Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)

পাছে দায়ূদে ইদোমত নানা ৰক্ষী সৈন্যদল স্থাপন কৰিলে; ইদোমৰ সকলোফালে সৈন্যদল স্থাপন কৰাত, সকলো ইদোমীয়া লোকসকলে দায়ূদৰ দাস হ’ল। আৰু দায়ুদ যি যি ঠাইলৈ গৈছিল, সেই সকলোতে যিহোৱাই তেওঁক জয়ী হ’বলৈ দিলে।

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes how King David established military bases in Edom, making the Edomites his servants. It also states that wherever David went, God protected him. This is part of the narrative about David's reign and military successes.

Explained for Children

Imagine David as a captain of a big team. He put his best players in charge of different parts of the field to make sure everyone followed the rules. The people he put in charge became part of his team, and God made sure nothing bad happened to David on his journeys.

Historical Background

2 Samuel was written by multiple authors, possibly including Nathan the prophet and Gad the seer, around the 10th century BC. It was written for the Israelites to understand the greatness of King David's reign and the divine favor he received from God.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can be applied to the importance of strategic planning and the trust in divine protection. For example, a business leader might use smart placement of team members to ensure success, knowing that God's guidance is essential to overcoming challenges.

Topics

• leadership
• protection
• divine favor
• military strategy
• servitude
• God's guidance

Related Verses

• 1 Kings 3:10
• 1 Samuel 18:13
• 1 Chronicles 18:13
• Psalm 18:31
• Matthew 28:18

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that David put garrisons in Edom?

It means David set up military bases or outposts in Edom to maintain control and ensure the loyalty of the Edomites.

Why is the mention of God's preservation important?

It highlights the divine favor David received, emphasizing that his military and political successes were ultimately due to God's protection and guidance.

How did the Edomites become servants of David?

The Edomites likely became servants through a combination of military pressure and the establishment of David's garrisons, which ensured their submission.

What can we learn about leadership from this verse?

We can learn that strategic planning and trusting in divine protection are key components of effective leadership, as exemplified by David's actions.