French NEG79 1979 (Segond Nouvelle Edition de Genève 1979)
Béni soit l'Eternel, ton Dieu, qui t'a accordé la faveur de te placer sur son trône comme roi pour l'Eternel, ton Dieu! C'est parce que ton Dieu aime Israël et veut le faire subsister à toujours, qu'il t'a établi roi sur lui pour que tu fasses droit et justice.
Que signifie ce verset ?
This verse is spoken by the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon. She praises God for making Solomon king because God loves Israel and wants to ensure justice and righteousness are done through Solomon's rule.
Expliqué aux enfants
Imagine if a queen came to visit a king and said, 'Wow, your dad (God) really likes you! He made you the boss because he loves all the people and wants you to be fair to everyone.' That's what the Queen of Sheba is saying to King Solomon.
Contexte historique
This passage is from the Book of Chronicles, written after the Babylonian exile, around 530 BC. It was meant to inspire the returning Israelites by highlighting the glory and righteousness of their past kings, especially Solomon.
Application pour aujourd'hui
In a modern context, this verse can remind leaders in any community to prioritize fairness and justice. For example, a city council member could use this as a guide to ensure they make decisions that benefit everyone equally.