Jeremiah 39:4
Arabic SVD 1865 Version (Smith and Van Dyke)
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This verse describes King Zedekiah and his army fleeing from an approaching enemy at night through a secret route near the city walls. Zedekiah tried to escape the Babylonians by going out of the city through the king's garden and a gate between two walls. The verse highlights the desperate attempt of the king and his men to escape the enemy.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek and you see the seeker coming. You quickly run out the back door and through the garden to hide. That's what King Zedekiah did when he saw the bad guys coming—he ran away at night through the garden to try and escape.
السياق التاريخي
Jeremiah 39:4 is part of the historical narrative within the Book of Jeremiah, written by the prophet Jeremiah around 587 BCE. It documents the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians under King Nebuchadnezzar. The audience was the people of Judah who were experiencing the consequences of their disobedience to God.
التطبيق اليوم
In modern terms, this verse can be seen as a reminder of the consequences of ignoring advice or warnings. Just like Zedekiah tried to escape the Babylonians, we might try to avoid the consequences of our actions, but sometimes it's better to face the issues head-on.