Il Dio di Israele eccitò lo spirito di Pul re d`Assiria, cioè lo spirito di Tiglat-Pilezer re d`Assiria, che deportò i Rubeniti, i Gaditi e metà della tribù di Manàsse; li condusse in Chelàch, presso Cabòr, fiume del Gozan, ove rimangono ancora.
Cosa significa?
This verse explains that God influenced the kings of Assyria to capture and relocate the tribes of Reubenites, Gadites, and half of Manasseh to different places far from their homeland. The relocation happened to punish them for their disobedience.
Spiegato ai bambini
Imagine God was like a parent who wanted to teach his children a lesson. He told the kings of Assyria to take some of the tribes far away, just like a parent might send a child to a timeout to think about their actions.
Contesto storico
1 Chronicles was written by a priest or Levite after the Babylonian exile around 350 BC. The author aimed to remind the Jewish people of their past and God's faithfulness. This verse reflects the Assyrian captivity of the northern tribes.
Applicazione per oggi
This verse reminds us that God can use any situation to discipline us. For example, if you're struggling in a new job, it might be a chance for you to learn patience and humility.