2 Chronicles 10:11
Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
ما معنى هذا؟
In this verse, Rehoboam is speaking to the people who asked for a lighter burden, but he promises to make their burden heavier and the punishment harsher. He's saying that his father's rule was tough, but his will be even tougher.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine your friend's dad had strict rules, but now your friend is saying his rules will be even stricter. He's like saying, 'If you didn't like my dad's rules, you're really not going to like mine!'
السياق التاريخي
The book of 2 Chronicles was written by unknown authors between 538-515 BC, likely by priests or scribes. This particular verse is part of the story of Rehoboam, son of Solomon, who was king of Judah. It reflects the political situation where Rehoboam faced a choice to either lighten or increase the burden on his people, which ultimately led to a division in the kingdom.
التطبيق اليوم
In modern times, this verse can be applied to leaders who choose to increase the burden on their followers instead of easing it, leading to dissatisfaction and division. For example, a company CEO who decides to increase workload instead of improving work-life balance can face similar consequences.