En God het 'n engel na Jerusalem gestuur om dit te verwoes; en terwyl hy dit verwoes, het die HERE dit gesien, en dit het Hom berou oor die onheil, en Hy het aan die engel wat die verwoesting moes aanrig, gesê: Genoeg, trek nou jou hand terug! En die engel van die HERE het by die dorsvloer van Ornan, die Jebusiet, gestaan.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes an angel sent by God to destroy Jerusalem, but God sees the destruction and stops it, telling the angel to stop. The angel stops at the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.
Explained for Children
Imagine a big, angry storm was about to destroy a city. But a kind parent sees the destruction happening and stops the storm. They tell it to stop at a nearby farm. It's like God stopping something bad from getting worse.
Historical Background
1 Chronicles was written by unknown authors, likely during or shortly after the Babylonian exile, to provide a historical narrative for the Israelites. This section reflects the time when King David was ruling, and the people of Jerusalem faced a severe judgment.
Living It Out Today
This verse can remind us that even in our darkest times, God can stop the destruction and offer us a way out. For instance, if someone is struggling with addiction, this verse can be a reminder that God can step in and provide a way to stop the destructive cycle.