1 Kings 11:27
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse explains why someone rebelled against King Solomon. It mentions that Solomon built a structure called Millo and fixed the city walls of his father David. The key message is about the actions of a king and the resulting rebellion.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you're playing with blocks and you build a big wall to protect your toys. One day, your friend builds something new and fixes the old wall. This makes someone else upset and they decide to fight. That's kind of what happened with Solomon and the city walls.
歴史的背景
The book of 1 Kings was written by various authors, possibly prophets, around the 6th century BCE. It was written for the Israelite community to recount the history of their kings and the consequences of their actions, including Solomon's reign.
今日への適用
In a modern scenario, a manager who makes changes to the office structure might upset some employees, leading to rebellion or resistance. This verse teaches about the consequences of leadership decisions.