2 Chronicles 28:20
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse tells us that Tilgathpilneser, the king of Assyria, came to Ahaz, the king of Judah, and caused him distress but did not help him. The key message is about the consequences of seeking help from false gods and enemies.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you ask a bully for help when you're in trouble, but instead of helping you, the bully just makes things worse. That's what happened here. Ahaz asked the wrong person for help and ended up in more trouble.
歴史的背景
2 Chronicles was written by the Chronicler, likely a priest or a scribe, after the Babylonian exile, around the 5th century BCE. The Chronicler wrote to encourage the returned exiles to follow God faithfully. The Assyrian king, Tilgathpilneser, was a real historical figure who indeed attacked Judah.
今日への適用
In modern times, we might see this as a warning against seeking solutions from people or things that cannot truly help us. For example, if someone faces a crisis and turns to harmful habits or negative influences, they might end up worse off.