1 Kings 5:15
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse from 1 Kings 5:15 tells us about King Solomon's workforce: he had 70,000 people carrying loads and 80,000 cutting stones in the mountains. It highlights the scale of the construction projects under Solomon's rule.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you're building a really big treehouse. You'd need lots of friends to help you carry wood and nails. King Solomon had a huge project, like building a giant treehouse, and he had thousands of people to help him carry things and cut stones from the mountains.
歴史的背景
1 Kings was written by the prophets, likely Jeremiah, around 560 BCE. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was post-exilic, reminding them of their glorious past under Solomon's reign.
今日への適用
In modern terms, this verse can remind us of the importance of teamwork and planning. Just as Solomon needed a large workforce to complete his projects, we need to collaborate and organize effectively to achieve our goals.