Indonesian BIS 1985 (Alkitab dalam Bahasa Indonesia Masa Kini)
Terpujilah TUHAN, Allah Tuan! Dengan mengangkat Tuan menjadi raja untuk memerintah atas nama-Nya, Ia menunjukkan betapa senangnya Ia terhadap Tuan. Karena Ia mengasihi umat Israel dan menghendaki supaya mereka tetap ada, maka Ia telah mengangkat Tuan menjadi raja mereka, supaya Tuan dapat menegakkan hukum dan keadilan."
Apa artinya?
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.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
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.
Latar belakang sejarah
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.
Penerapan hari ini
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.