Pero díganle al rey que Dios ha visto su arrepentimiento y humildad, y que sabe lo preocupado que está por el castigo que se anuncia en el libro. Como el rey ha prestado atención a todo eso, Dios no enviará este castigo por ahora. Dejará que el rey muera en paz y sea enterrado en la tumba de sus antepasados. Luego el pueblo recibirá el castigo que se merece». Los mensajeros fueron a contarle al rey lo que había dicho Dios por medio de la profetisa Huldá.
¿Qué significa esto?
This verse is from the Lord to King Josiah, who sent people to inquire about God's message. God is addressing King Josiah directly through the messengers and is about to give a response to the words Josiah heard.
Explicado para niños
Imagine your friend's dad sent you to ask about something really important. God is telling you to go back to your friend and say, 'Here's what I have to say about what you heard.' It's like getting a special message from the most important person ever!
Contexto histórico
The book of 2 Chronicles was written by an unknown author, likely a priest or a scribe, after the Babylonian exile. It was written around 300-500 BCE for the Jewish people returning from exile. The setting is during the reign of King Josiah, who was trying to restore God's laws in Judah.
Aplicación para hoy
Today, we can see this as a reminder to seek God's guidance through prayer and to heed His responses. For example, if someone is going through a tough decision, they might pray about it and then listen carefully for God's direction, whether through scripture, wise counsel, or a sense of peace.