Inilah firman Tuhan: Jangan kamu mendatangi atau memerangi saudara-saudaramu, yaitu bani Israel, melainkan hendaklah masing-masing kamu pulang ke rumahnya karena perkara ini telah jadi dengan kehendak-Ku juga. Hata, maka didengarlah oleh mereka itu akan firman Tuhan ini, lalu mereka itupun balik pulang menurut firman Tuhan.
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God tells the people of Judah not to fight against their brothers from the northern kingdom of Israel. He says it's his will, and they obey, returning home as instructed.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine if your big brother told you not to fight with your other siblings because he said it was his wish. That's what God did here. He told the people not to fight their brothers, and they listened and went home.
Latar belakang sejarah
The verse is part of 1 Kings, written by various authors in the 6th century BC, possibly during the Babylonian exile. It describes a moment during the reign of Rehoboam, where God intervenes to prevent a civil war between the divided kingdom of Israel.
Penerapan hari ini
In today's context, this verse can remind us to listen to wise counsel and avoid conflicts that can harm relationships, especially when it's clear that a higher authority (like God) is guiding the situation.