Dieu envoya un ange à Jérusalem pour y semer la dévastation; il était en train de le faire lorsque l'Eternel regarda, et il éprouva des regrets face à ce malheur. Il dit à l'ange destructeur: «Cela suffit! Retire maintenant ta main!» L'ange de l'Eternel se tenait alors près de l'aire de battage d'Ornan le Jébusien.
Que signifie ce verset ?
This verse describes an angel sent by God to destroy Jerusalem, but God sees the destruction and stops it, telling the angel to stop. The angel stops at the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.
Expliqué aux enfants
Imagine a big, angry storm was about to destroy a city. But a kind parent sees the destruction happening and stops the storm. They tell it to stop at a nearby farm. It's like God stopping something bad from getting worse.
Contexte historique
1 Chronicles was written by unknown authors, likely during or shortly after the Babylonian exile, to provide a historical narrative for the Israelites. This section reflects the time when King David was ruling, and the people of Jerusalem faced a severe judgment.
Application pour aujourd'hui
This verse can remind us that even in our darkest times, God can stop the destruction and offer us a way out. For instance, if someone is struggling with addiction, this verse can be a reminder that God can step in and provide a way to stop the destructive cycle.