2 Chronicles 26:23

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

ウジヤは先祖たちと共に眠ったので、人々は「彼はらい病人である」と言って、王たちの墓に連なる墓地に、その先祖たちと共に葬った。その子ヨタムが彼に代って王となった。

この聖句の意味

This verse tells us that King Uzziah died and was buried with his ancestors. He was not buried in the royal tomb because he had leprosy. His son, Jotham, became the new king.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine a king named Uzziah who got a really bad sickness called leprosy. When he died, he was buried in a special place not with the other kings because of his sickness. His son, Jotham, became the new king, just like when you take over helping in the kitchen after your older sibling.

歴史的背景

The Chronicler wrote this verse as part of a larger historical account of the kings of Judah. It was written for the Jewish people returning from exile to remind them of their history and the importance of following God's laws. The cultural setting was post-exilic Judah, where the people were rebuilding their society and religious practices.

今日への適用

This verse can remind us of the importance of honesty about our health and the need to respect others' conditions. For instance, if a friend has a contagious illness, we might need to take special precautions to protect ourselves and others.

トピック

• history
• kingship
• disease
• burial practices
• royalty
• leadership

関連する聖句

• 2 Kings 15:5
• 2 Chronicles 26:19
• Leviticus 13:45-46
• Luke 17:12-14
• John 9:1-7

よくある質問

Why was Uzziah buried separately from the other kings?

Uzziah was buried separately because he had leprosy, a highly contagious disease at the time, which led to his isolation and a special burial location.

What does it mean that Uzziah 'slept with his fathers'?

This phrase means that Uzziah died and joined his ancestors in death, a common expression in ancient Hebrew texts to describe someone passing away.

How does Jotham's kingship begin?

Jotham became king immediately after his father Uzziah died, following the line of succession in the royal family.

What can we learn about leprosy from this verse?

This verse highlights the societal stigma and fear associated with leprosy, which led to the segregation of those affected, even a king like Uzziah.