Y à ſu hijo dare vn tribu, paraque mi sieruo Dauid tenga lampara todos los dias delante de mi faz en Ieruſalẽ ciudad que yo me elegi para poner en ella mi nombre.
¿Qué significa esto?
In this verse, God promises to give one tribe to Solomon's son, ensuring that a descendant of David will always have a presence in Jerusalem. God wants to keep a light shining for him in the city he has chosen.
Explicado para niños
Imagine you have a special light in your room that you always want to stay on. God is saying that even though Solomon made some mistakes, he'll still make sure there's always a light in Jerusalem, the city he loves, to remind everyone of David.
Contexto histórico
This verse is part of the Book of 1 Kings, which was written by prophets and scribes around 550 BCE. The book tells the story of the kings of Israel and Judah, and this verse emphasizes God's promise to David's lineage.
Aplicación para hoy
In modern life, this verse reminds us that God keeps his promises, even when we make mistakes. Just as God promised to keep a light shining in Jerusalem, we can trust that God will be with us through our failures and successes.