2 Chronicles 6:16
Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))
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In this verse, Solomon is asking God to keep the promise made to his father David. The promise was that David's descendants would always rule on the throne of Israel, as long as they follow God's laws. Solomon is reminding God of this promise and encouraging his own family to stay faithful.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine you have a special toy that was promised to you as long as you take care of it. Solomon is like a kid asking his dad, God, to remember the promise about a special throne for his family, as long as they follow the rules, just like taking care of a toy.
السياق التاريخي
This verse is part of the Book of 2 Chronicles, written after the exile in Babylon, probably in the 4th century BCE. The audience is the returning Israelites, and the setting is the restoration of the temple in Jerusalem. Solomon is speaking, asking God to keep the promise made to David.
التطبيق اليوم
In modern times, a family business owner might pray to God to keep the business in the family, as long as each generation takes care of it and follows the right path, much like Solomon’s prayer for his family’s reign.