Tetapi sementara lagi orang itu berkata kepadanya, maka titah baginda: Sudahkah engkau diangkat orang akan pembicara raja? tahanilah akan dirimu; apakah gunanya engkau dibunuh orang kelak? Maka nabi itu lalu menahani akan dirinya, tetapi katanya juga: Sekarang kuketahui bahwa dengan takdir Allah juga hendak membinasakan dikau, tegal perbuatanmu demikian ini dan engganlah engkau mendengar akan bicaraku.
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In this verse, a king is talking to a prophet. The king asks if the prophet is part of the king's counsel, and tells him to stop talking. The prophet then says he knows God has decided to destroy the king because he didn't listen to the prophet's advice.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine you have a friend who tells you not to touch a hot stove. You ignore them and get burned. Now, think of the king as you, and the prophet as your friend. The king didn't listen to the advice and now there are consequences.
Latar belakang sejarah
2 Chronicles was written by an unknown author, likely a priest or scribe in Jerusalem, around the 4th century BC. It was written for the people of Israel returning from exile, providing them with a historical narrative of their kings and the consequences of their actions.
Penerapan hari ini
In modern life, we can apply this by listening to the advice of those who have our best interests at heart, like parents or mentors. Ignoring their advice can lead to negative outcomes, much like the king in the verse who faced destruction for not heeding the prophet's counsel.