2 Kings 21:16
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse talks about King Manasseh, who did many bad things and killed many innocent people in Jerusalem. He also led the people of Judah to do evil things that made God unhappy.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine if a leader in your school not only did mean things but also made everyone else in the school do mean things too. That's what King Manasseh did in his city. He hurt a lot of people and made others do bad things too.
歴史的背景
The Book of 2 Kings was written by prophets after the events it describes. It covers the history of the kings of Israel and Judah. This verse refers to King Manasseh, who ruled Judah around 7th century BCE. The audience was the Israelites, who were familiar with the covenant and laws given by God.
今日への適用
Today, we can see this in how a leader's actions impact their community. If a leader makes unethical decisions, it often leads to a culture where others follow suit. It’s important to consider how our actions affect those around us.