2 Kings 2:18
Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
ما معنى هذا؟
In this verse, Elisha is speaking to some young prophets who had disobeyed his earlier instructions to not return to him. He reminds them of his previous warning, showing how he knew they would face trouble if they did not follow his advice.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine your mom telling you not to go to the playground because it's too crowded. But you decide to go anyway. When you come back, a bit tired and maybe a little hurt, your mom says, 'Didn't I tell you not to go?' That's kind of what's happening here with Elisha and the young prophets.
السياق التاريخي
The book of 2 Kings was written by unknown authors, possibly around the 6th century BCE. It covers the history of Israel and Judah, focusing on the kings and prophets. This verse occurs when Elisha is still prophesying and living near Jericho, around 850 BCE.
التطبيق اليوم
When a mentor or parent gives advice, it's often for your benefit. Ignoring that advice can lead to consequences. For example, if your coach tells you to rest before a big game but you ignore them and overtrain, you might end up exhausted or injured.