2 Chronicles 36:11
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse tells us about King Zedekiah, who started ruling at the age of 21 and ruled for 11 years in Jerusalem. It's a fact from the historical records of the Bible.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you're 21 years old and suddenly you become the boss of a big playground. That's kind of like what happened to Zedekiah. He became the king of Jerusalem when he was 21 and stayed the king for 11 years.
歴史的背景
The Book of 2 Chronicles was written by unknown authors, possibly Ezra or a group of scholars, after the Babylonian exile, around 500-400 B.C. It was written for the returning exiles to remind them of their history and to encourage them to stay faithful to God.
今日への適用
In modern times, Zedekiah's story can remind us of the importance of leadership at any age. If you're a young leader, remember that your decisions can affect many people, just like Zedekiah's did.