Pula Allah mengutus malaikat ke Yerusalem untuk memusnahkannya, dan ketika hendak dimusnahkannya, maka TUHAN melihatnya, lalu menyesallah Ia karena malapetaka yang hendak didatangkan-Nya itu, lalu berfirmanlah Ia kepada malaikat pemusnah itu: "Cukup! Turunkanlah sekarang tanganmu itu!" Pada waktu itu malaikat TUHAN itu sedang berdiri dekat tempat pengirikan Ornan, orang Yebus.
Apa artinya?
This verse describes an angel sent by God to destroy Jerusalem, but God sees the destruction and stops it, telling the angel to stop. The angel stops at the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine a big, angry storm was about to destroy a city. But a kind parent sees the destruction happening and stops the storm. They tell it to stop at a nearby farm. It's like God stopping something bad from getting worse.
Latar belakang sejarah
1 Chronicles was written by unknown authors, likely during or shortly after the Babylonian exile, to provide a historical narrative for the Israelites. This section reflects the time when King David was ruling, and the people of Jerusalem faced a severe judgment.
Penerapan hari ini
This verse can remind us that even in our darkest times, God can stop the destruction and offer us a way out. For instance, if someone is struggling with addiction, this verse can be a reminder that God can step in and provide a way to stop the destructive cycle.