Ania karon, pagatigumon ko ikaw ngadto sa imong amahan, ug ikaw pagatigumon ngadto sa imong lubnganan sa kalinaw, ni ang imong mga mata makakita sa tanang kadautan nga akong pagapadangaton niining dapita, ug sa mga pumoluyo niana. Ug sila mingdala pagbalik sa pulong ngadto sa hari.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is God speaking to King Josiah, promising him that he will die in peace and not see the destruction that will come to the land. It tells us that Josiah will be remembered well and won't witness the coming troubles.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your parents told you that you're going to have a wonderful rest and won't see any bad things coming to your town. That's what God is saying to King Josiah. He won't see the bad things but will have a peaceful end.
Historical Background
This part of 2 Chronicles was written by the Chronicler, likely after the Babylonian exile. It reflects on King Josiah's reign, a time when the kingdom of Judah was trying to reform and return to God's ways.
Living It Out Today
Today, we can apply this verse to situations where we face uncertainty about the future. It reminds us that God cares for us and can ensure our peace, even if we can't prevent every trouble that comes our way.
Topics
peaceprophesydeathGod's promiseskingdom of Judahreformation