Nws thiaj hais rau Npeehada tej tub tshaj xo tias, “Nej cia li hais rau vajntxwv uas yog kuv tus tswv tias, ‘Txhua yam uas thawj zaug nws kom kuv uas yog nws tus qhev muab rau nws ntawd mas kuv muab tau rau nws, tiamsis tej lus uas nws hais zaum tom qab no mas kuv ua tsis tau.’ ” Mas cov tub tshaj xo rov mus hais rau Npeehada li ntawd.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, the king of Israel is speaking to messengers from King Benhadad. He agrees to fulfill all the requests Benhadad initially made but refuses to comply with a specific demand. The messengers then return to Benhadad with this message.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing with your friend, and they ask you to share all your toys. You say, 'Sure, I can do that,' but then they ask you to give them your favorite toy forever. You tell them you can share all the others, but you can't give away your favorite. That's what's happening here between the kings, but with more important things.
Historical Background
This verse is from the Old Testament, written by the author of 1 Kings, around the 6th century BCE. It describes interactions between the kings of Israel and Aram (Syria). The context is one of political and military tension between the two kingdoms.
Living It Out Today
In modern terms, imagine a boss demanding you work overtime for free. You could agree to all other requests, but refuse to work without pay, standing firm on what you consider fair and just.