Italian 2020 (La Sacra Bibbia Versione Riveduta 2020 (R2))
E mentre egli parlava al re, questi gli disse: “Ti abbiamo forse fatto consigliere del re? Vattene! Perché vorresti essere ucciso?”. Allora il profeta se ne andò, dicendo: “Io so che Dio ha deciso di distruggerti, perché hai fatto questo e non hai dato ascolto al mio consiglio”.
Cosa significa?
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.
Spiegato ai bambini
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.
Contesto storico
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.
Applicazione per oggi
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.