2 Kings 2:19

French S21 2007 (Bible Segond 21)

Les habitants de la ville dirent à Elisée: «La ville est bien située, comme le voit mon seigneur, mais l’eau est mauvaise et la terre ne produit rien.»

Que signifie ce verset ?

In this verse, the men of the city are talking to Elisha, a prophet. They explain that while the city's location is nice, the water is bad and the land is not good for growing things. The key message is about the people's plea for help to improve their living conditions.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine you have a really cool treehouse, but the water in your bottle tastes yucky and you can't grow any yummy vegetables. You'd want to fix that, right? So the people in the city are telling Elisha about their nice city but bad water and land.

Contexte historique

2 Kings was written by multiple authors, possibly including prophets and historians, around 560-540 BCE. It narrates the history of the kings of Israel and Judah, providing insight into their reigns and the social context of the time.

Application pour aujourd'hui

In modern life, this verse can be applied to situations where people in a community are dissatisfied with a critical aspect of their environment, such as water quality or soil health, and seek solutions or interventions from knowledgeable or influential individuals.

Thèmes

• prayer
• environment
• community
• problem-solving
• divine intervention
• resources

Versets liés

• Genesis 1:29
• Numbers 20:8
• Psalm 107:35
• Jeremiah 17:8
• Revelation 22:1

Questions fréquentes

Why did the men approach Elisha?

They approached Elisha because he was a prophet and they hoped he could help them solve their water and land problems.

What does 'barren' mean in this context?

In this context, 'barren' means the ground is unable to support plant life or produce a harvest, making farming difficult.

How is this verse relevant today?

This verse is relevant today as it shows the importance of addressing environmental issues that affect communities, much like we do in modern times with water and land quality.

What does this verse tell us about the role of prophets?

This verse shows that prophets like Elisha were sought out for guidance and help, indicating their role in providing solutions to community issues.