Indonesian BIS 1985 (Alkitab dalam Bahasa Indonesia Masa Kini)
Lalu keempat tokoh tersebut bangkit untuk mengurus para tawanan itu. Mereka membagikan pakaian dari barang rampasan itu kepada para tawanan yang memerlukannya. Mereka juga membagikan sepatu, makanan dan minuman. Para tawanan yang luka-luka diobati dengan minyak zaitun. Yang terlalu lemah untuk berjalan, dinaikkan ke atas keledai, lalu semua tawanan itu dibawa ke Yerikho, kota pohon-pohon kurma, supaya dapat pulang ke kampung halaman mereka di Yehuda. Setelah itu orang Israel pulang ke Samaria.
Apa artinya?
In this verse, some men helped rescued captives by giving them clothes, food, drink, and care. They took care of the weak and brought them to Jericho. This shows the kindness and compassion of those who helped.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine if your friends got lost in the woods, and you found them cold and hungry. You would give them your snacks, warm them up with a blanket, and help them find their way home. That's what these nice men did for those who were captured.
Latar belakang sejarah
2 Chronicles was written by an unknown author and is part of the historical books of the Old Testament, likely compiled between the 5th and 3rd centuries BC. This verse describes a historical event where captives were returned to their homes, and it was written for the Israelites to remember their history and God's actions.
Penerapan hari ini
Imagine if you saw someone who had lost their job and was struggling to afford basic needs. This verse encourages us to help them by providing food, clothes, and support, just like these men did for the captives.