Der HERR, dein Gott, sei gelobt, der Lust zu dir hatte, daß er dich auf seinen Thron setzte als König vor dem HERRN, deinem Gott! Darum, weil dein Gott Israel liebt und es ewiglich erhalten will, hat er dich zum König gesetzt, daß du Recht und Gerechtigkeit übest!
Was bedeutet das?
This verse is spoken by the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon. She praises God for making Solomon king because God loves Israel and wants to ensure justice and righteousness are done through Solomon's rule.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine if a queen came to visit a king and said, 'Wow, your dad (God) really likes you! He made you the boss because he loves all the people and wants you to be fair to everyone.' That's what the Queen of Sheba is saying to King Solomon.
Historischer Hintergrund
This passage is from the Book of Chronicles, written after the Babylonian exile, around 530 BC. It was meant to inspire the returning Israelites by highlighting the glory and righteousness of their past kings, especially Solomon.
Anwendung für heute
In a modern context, this verse can remind leaders in any community to prioritize fairness and justice. For example, a city council member could use this as a guide to ensure they make decisions that benefit everyone equally.