Maka sebab itu oleh Allah orang Israel digerakkan hati Pul, raja negeri Asyur, dan akan hati Tijlat-Pilnesar, raja negeri Asyur, sehingga dibawanya akan mereka itu dengan tertawan, yaitu orang Rubin dan orang Gad dan setengah suku Manasye, dipindahkannya mereka itu ke Halah dan Habor dan Hara dan ke tepi sungai Gozan datang kepada hari ini.
Apa artinya?
This verse explains that God influenced the kings of Assyria to capture and relocate the tribes of Reubenites, Gadites, and half of Manasseh to different places far from their homeland. The relocation happened to punish them for their disobedience.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine God was like a parent who wanted to teach his children a lesson. He told the kings of Assyria to take some of the tribes far away, just like a parent might send a child to a timeout to think about their actions.
Latar belakang sejarah
1 Chronicles was written by a priest or Levite after the Babylonian exile around 350 BC. The author aimed to remind the Jewish people of their past and God's faithfulness. This verse reflects the Assyrian captivity of the northern tribes.
Penerapan hari ini
This verse reminds us that God can use any situation to discipline us. For example, if you're struggling in a new job, it might be a chance for you to learn patience and humility.