Daniel 11:2

Japanese 1988 (Seisho Shinkyoudoyaku 聖書 新共同訳)

さて、お前に真理を告げよう。見よ、ペルシアになお三人の王が立つ。次に、第四の王はだれにもまさって富み栄え、富の力をもってすべての者を動員し、ギリシア王国に挑戦する。

この聖句の意味

This verse is a prophecy that says three kings will rule Persia after which a fourth king, who is very rich and powerful, will challenge the Greek kingdom. The speaker here is believed to be an angel or God revealing future events.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have four friends in line for ice cream. The first three are nice but not super special. Then comes the fourth friend, who brings a huge bag of money and decides to buy every flavor available, which makes everyone excited but also nervous about how they will share it all.

歴史的背景

Daniel wrote this prophecy around 530 BCE while in Babylonian captivity. It was meant for Jews in exile to understand future events involving empires that would impact them directly.

今日への適用

Think of a time when you faced a powerful opponent at work or school. This verse reminds us that even when facing seemingly insurmountable challenges, understanding the bigger picture can help us navigate and overcome obstacles.

トピック

• prophecy
• empires
• riches
• power
• challenges
• future

関連する聖句

• Genesis 15:13-14
• Isaiah 46:9-10
• Ezekiel 29:3-7
• Matthew 24:6-8
• Revelation 17:12-14

よくある質問

Why was it important for Jews to know about these Persian kings?

Knowing about future rulers helped ancient Jews understand their place within a larger historical framework and prepare for interactions with foreign powers.

Can we identify the fourth king mentioned in Daniel 11:2?

Scholars often associate the fourth king with Xerxes I, who was known for his wealth and attempted invasion of Greece around 480 BCE.

What does this verse tell us about God’s knowledge?

This prophecy highlights God's omniscience, showing He knows all future events, including the rise and fall of empires.

How can we apply the concept of riches stirring up conflict in modern times?

We can see how wealth often leads to conflicts over resources or power today. This reminds us that wise stewardship and humility with wealth are important.