1 Kings 10:9

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

あなたの神、主はほむべきかな。主はあなたを喜び、あなたをイスラエルの位にのぼらせられました。主は永久にイスラエルを愛せられるゆえ、あなたを王として公道と正義とを行わせられるのです」。

この聖句の意味

The Queen of Sheba speaks to King Solomon, praising God for making him king of Israel because God loves Israel. The verse emphasizes that God chose Solomon to ensure justice and fairness in his kingdom.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine if your teacher chose you to be the class monitor because she believed you would treat everyone fairly. That's like what the Queen of Sheba is saying about God choosing Solomon to be a fair king.

歴史的背景

1 Kings was likely compiled by prophets during the 6th century BCE. This section is part of the historical narrative of Solomon's reign, intended for the Israelites to understand God's providential care for their nation through Solomon's leadership.

今日への適用

A mayor in a city might ensure laws are just and fairly applied, reflecting Solomon’s role. A leader must ensure that decisions benefit everyone and uphold justice.

トピック

• justice
• leadership
• divine providence
• love of God
• kingship
• fairness

関連する聖句

• 1 Samuel 12:13-15
• Proverbs 29:4
• Psalm 72:1-2
• Matthew 25:31-46
• Romans 13:1-4

よくある質問

Who is speaking in 1 Kings 10:9?

The Queen of Sheba is speaking to King Solomon after visiting him in Jerusalem.

Why did God choose Solomon to be king?

God chose Solomon to be king because of God's love for Israel, to ensure that justice and righteousness would be upheld in the kingdom.

What does this verse tell us about God's character?

It tells us that God is just and loving, selecting leaders who will bring fairness and justice to benefit the people of Israel.

How can this verse apply to leaders today?

Today's leaders can apply this verse by striving to make decisions that are fair and just, reflecting Solomon's role as chosen by God to lead righteously.