2 Kings 6:22
Arabic SVD 1865 Version (Smith and Van Dyke)
ما معنى هذا؟
This verse is about Elisha telling the Israelites not to harm the Arameans they've captured. He suggests feeding and watering them instead, so they can return to their master. The message is about compassion and mercy over revenge.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine you catch someone stealing your toys. Instead of yelling at them, you share your snacks and drinks, and let them go back home. That's what Elisha is asking the Israelites to do to the people who tried to hurt them. It's like saying, 'Be kind, not mean.'
السياق التاريخي
The Book of 2 Kings was written by prophets and scribes around the 6th century BCE. It was written for the Israelites during and after the Babylonian exile. The cultural setting includes conflicts between Israel and neighboring Arameans.
التطبيق اليوم
In a modern scenario, imagine you catch a burglar in your house. Instead of confronting them violently, you could offer them food and water, and call the police calmly. This verse encourages responding to hostility with kindness and mercy.