2 Chronicles 28:21
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse tells us that Ahaz, the king of Judah, took treasures from the temple of the Lord, the royal palace, and the homes of princes to give to the king of Assyria. However, even though Ahaz gave these treasures, the king of Assyria did not help him as he had hoped.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a favorite toy, and you give it to your friend hoping they'll play with you. But your friend takes the toy and doesn't play with you at all. That's like what Ahaz did, but with important treasures from the temple and palace.
歴史的背景
The Book of 2 Chronicles was written by an unknown author, likely after the Babylonian exile, around 400-350 BCE. The audience was primarily the returned Jewish exiles, and the cultural setting reflects the post-exilic community's concern with maintaining religious purity and national identity.
今日への適用
In a modern context, this verse reminds us that we should be cautious about giving away our valuable resources or assets, especially if the recipient is not trustworthy. For example, giving money to a fraudulent charity hoping for something in return could result in loss without any benefits.