1 Chronicles 11:13
French Jerusalem 1998
Il était avec David à Pas-Dammim quand les Philistins s'y rassemblèrent pour le combat. Il y avait un champ entièrement planté d'orge; l'armée prit la fuite devant les Philistins,
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes a battle scene where David and his men were at Pasdammim, a place with a field of barley. The Philistines gathered to fight them, and the people fled from the Philistines. It highlights a moment of conflict in David's life.
Explained for Children
Imagine you and your friends are playing in a field full of flowers, but suddenly a group of bullies shows up. Everyone gets scared and runs away. This is like that, but with a big field of barley and real battles instead of flowers and bullies.
Historical Background
This verse is from 1 Chronicles, written by an unknown author, possibly a priest, after the Babylonian exile. The audience was likely the returning exiles trying to rebuild their society. The setting is the time of King David, around 1000 BC.
Living It Out Today
In a modern context, this verse can be applied to situations where you face overwhelming odds. For example, if you're working on a big project and suddenly a major problem arises, just like the fleeing people, it's okay to retreat and regroup before facing the challenge again.
Topics
ConflictLeadershipFearStrategyWarfareHope
Related Verses
2 Samuel 5:17-251 Samuel 17:1-581 Chronicles 20:4-8Joshua 10:10-14Ephesians 6:10-18
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the barley field mentioned in this verse?
The barley field provides a vivid backdrop to the battle scene, indicating the time of year and the agricultural setting of the conflict.
How does this verse relate to David's leadership?
This verse shows David facing a difficult situation, demonstrating his leadership in times of conflict and retreat.
What can we learn about facing fear from this verse?
The verse teaches that fear is a natural response to danger, and it's important to evaluate the situation before making a decision to stand or flee.
How does this relate to modern conflict?
The verse can be applied to any situation where one faces overwhelming odds, teaching the importance of strategic retreat and re-evaluation in the face of a stronger opponent.