Et leur roi sera déporté, lui, et ses princes avec lui, a dit l'Eternel.
Que signifie ce verset ?
This verse says that the king and his leaders will go to captivity together, according to God's word. It is a message from God about punishment for wrongdoing.
Expliqué aux enfants
Imagine you're playing with your friends and someone breaks the rules. The teacher might send them to time-out, just like this verse where God says the king and his helpers will be sent away because they didn't follow the rules.
Contexte historique
Amos wrote this around 750 BC during a time of prosperity but also great social injustice in Israel. He was addressing wealthy leaders who ignored poor people's suffering, predicting their downfall as punishment for their actions.
Application pour aujourd'hui
In today’s world, think about how leaders are held accountable for their actions. This can apply to any situation where someone is punished or held responsible for not following the rules or mistreating others.