2 Chronicles 24:21
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse describes how the people of Judah, at the command of the king, conspired to stone a man named Zechariah in the courtyard of the temple of the Lord. Zechariah had spoken the truth and criticized the king and people for their wicked ways.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine if someone told the truth about something bad happening in school, and then other kids and even the principal decided to punish that person unfairly. That's what happened here, but it was a very serious and wrong thing to do.
歴史的背景
The book of 2 Chronicles was written by the Chronicler, likely after the Babylonian exile, around the 4th century BC. It was written to remind the Jewish people of their history and to encourage them to follow God's laws. This verse is part of a narrative about the reign of King Joash and the downfall that came from his turning away from God.
今日への適用
This verse reminds us of the importance of standing up for what is right, even when it is difficult. In modern times, it can apply to situations where whistleblowers are unfairly punished for exposing corruption or wrongdoing in their organizations.