Yosia Raja Yehuda telah menyuruh kamu minta petunjuk dari TUHAN. Katakan kepada Yosia, ‘TUHAN, Allah Israel telah mengatakan yang sudah kaudengar itu. Engkau telah mendengar yang telah Kukatakan tentang tempat ini dan orang yang tinggal di sini. Engkau bersedia mendengarkan dan merendahkan dirimu sendiri di hadapan TUHAN ketika engkau mendengar hal itu. Aku telah mengatakan bahwa hal yang dahsyat akan terjadi atas tempat ini. Engkau telah mengoyakkan pakaianmu dan menangis. Itulah sebabnya, Aku mendengar keluhanmu.’ Demikian firman TUHAN.
Apa artinya?
In this verse, the prophet is responding to the king of Judah who sent people to ask God a question. The Lord is telling the king that he has heard his words and will respond to them.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine you ask your mom or dad a question about something important. This verse is like when they say, 'I heard what you asked, and I will answer you.' God is doing that for the king.
Latar belakang sejarah
This verse is part of the Book of 2 Kings, written around 550 BCE. It was written by the authors of the Deuteronomic history, and it recounts events during the reign of King Josiah of Judah. The message is directed to Josiah, who sought divine guidance for his kingdom.
Penerapan hari ini
Today, when you face important decisions and seek guidance, remember that God listens to your questions. Just like the king, you can ask for direction and await God's response. This can be applied when choosing a career path or making ethical decisions.