2 Kings 10:9

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

朝になると、彼は出て行って立ち、すべての民に言った、「あなたがたは正しい。主君にそむいて彼を殺したのはわたしです。しかしこのすべての者どもを殺したのはだれですか。

この聖句の意味

This verse describes how Jehu, a king, went out in the morning and spoke to the people. He admitted that he conspired against and killed his master, Joram, but questioned who was responsible for killing the others. His message was to shift the blame and justify his actions.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you're playing a game and you accidentally break a toy. Instead of saying sorry, you ask, 'Who broke all the other toys?' That's what Jehu is doing here. He's admitting he did something bad but asking who else did the same thing.

歴史的背景

2 Kings was written by prophets and scribes around 560 BCE, documenting the history of the kings of Israel and Judah. The audience was the Israelites, who needed to understand their history and the consequences of their actions.

今日への適用

In today's world, we can see this as a cautionary tale about accountability. If you make a mistake, it's better to take responsibility than to deflect blame or make others feel guilty for their actions as well.

トピック

• justice
• accountability
• kingship
• morality
• consequences
• truth

関連する聖句

• 1 Kings 19:16-18
• 2 Kings 9:7
• 1 Samuel 15:23
• Matthew 23:35
• Romans 3:25

よくある質問

Why did Jehu shift blame?

Jehu wanted to justify his actions by suggesting that killing the king was a collective action, not just his responsibility, which may have helped him gain support from the people.

What was the audience's reaction?

The text doesn't directly show the audience's reaction, but Jehu's tactic was likely aimed at gaining sympathy or support by implying a shared responsibility.

How does this relate to today's leadership?

Leaders today can learn that accountability is crucial. Shifting blame can undermine trust and lead to greater scrutiny and criticism.

What does this verse teach about truth?

It shows the importance of honesty and taking responsibility for one's actions, even if it's difficult, rather than trying to deflect blame onto others.