2 Chronicles 21:16

Spanish RVR 1909 (Más información sobre Biblia Reina Valera 1909)

Entonces despertó Jehová contra Joram el espíritu de los Filisteos, y de los Arabes que estaban junto á los Etiopes;

¿Qué significa esto?

This verse tells us that God caused the Philistines and Arabians to attack King Jehoram because of his evil deeds. It's a message about the consequences of disobeying God.

Explicado para niños

Imagine you did something wrong, like breaking a promise. Now, think of the Philistines and Arabians as your friends who decide to play tricks on you because of that mistake. God used them to show Jehoram he made a big mistake.

Contexto histórico

2 Chronicles was written by the Chronicler, likely in the 4th century BCE, to a community of Jews returning from exile. The Chronicler wrote to encourage faithfulness to God and adherence to the Law.

Aplicación para hoy

Today, we might see a person who faces difficulties after making poor choices. Just like Jehoram, people can face consequences for their actions, which can be a chance for them to learn and change their ways.

Temas

• divine judgment
• consequences
• faithfulness
• punishment
• obedience
• God's justice

Versículos relacionados

• Deuteronomy 28:25
• Judges 10:7
• Psalm 83:6
• 1 Kings 11:14
• Romans 1:24

Preguntas frecuentes

Who was Jehoram?

Jehoram was a king of Judah who ruled around 850 BCE and was known for his wicked ways, turning away from God.

Why did God allow the Philistines and Arabians to attack?

God allowed this attack as a form of punishment for Jehoram's disobedience and to bring him to repentance.

What can we learn from Jehoram's story?

We can learn that our actions have consequences and that turning away from God can lead to negative outcomes.

How does this relate to our lives today?

Just like Jehoram, we face consequences for our actions. This verse encourages us to remain faithful and obedient to God to avoid negative outcomes.