2 Chronicles 29:2
Japanese Contemporary (リビングバイブル)
この聖句の意味
This verse tells us that Hezekiah, the king of Judah, did what was right in the sight of the Lord, just like his ancestor David did. It shows that Hezekiah followed the good example set by David.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a really good big brother who always helps mom and dad. Now, if you start helping too, just like your big brother, you're doing the right thing. That's what Hezekiah did. He followed the good example of his ancestor David.
歴史的背景
The book of 2 Chronicles was written after the Babylonian exile, around the 4th century BCE. It was written for the returning exiles to encourage them to follow the good examples of their ancestors like David and Hezekiah. The text highlights the importance of faithfulness to God.
今日への適用
Imagine you have a respected mentor at work who always does things the right way. If you start following their example and doing things their way, you're likely to succeed too. This verse teaches us to follow good examples in our lives.