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». Entonces los mensajeros fueron a contarle al rey lo que había dicho Dios por medio de la profetisa Huldá.
¿Qué significa esto?
In this verse, the prophet is responding to the king of Judah who sent people to ask God a question. The Lord is telling the king that he has heard his words and will respond to them.
Explicado para niños
Imagine you ask your mom or dad a question about something important. This verse is like when they say, 'I heard what you asked, and I will answer you.' God is doing that for the king.
Contexto histórico
This verse is part of the Book of 2 Kings, written around 550 BCE. It was written by the authors of the Deuteronomic history, and it recounts events during the reign of King Josiah of Judah. The message is directed to Josiah, who sought divine guidance for his kingdom.
Aplicación para hoy
Today, when you face important decisions and seek guidance, remember that God listens to your questions. Just like the king, you can ask for direction and await God's response. This can be applied when choosing a career path or making ethical decisions.