1 Chronicles 27:24
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse tells us that Joab started counting the people of Israel but did not finish because God's anger came upon Israel. The number was not recorded in David's official records. It highlights the consequences of disobeying God's will.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you're counting your toys, but your mom tells you not to. If you keep counting, you might get in trouble. That's what happened to Joab. He counted people when he wasn't supposed to, and God got angry. So, he couldn't finish, and it wasn't written down in the big book.
歴史的背景
1 Chronicles was written by an unknown author, likely after the Babylonian exile, to document the history of Israel. The audience was primarily the returning exiles who needed to reconnect with their heritage and history. The cultural setting was one of rebuilding and re-establishing religious and social structures.
今日への適用
Today, this verse reminds us that we should be mindful of following God's will and not act against it. For example, if a boss asks you to do something unethical, it's better to refuse, even if it means you don't complete a task.