2 Kings 21:22
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse describes a king who stopped following God and no longer walked in God's ways. The king is the subject, and the verse highlights his departure from faith. The key message is about turning away from God.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a favorite toy that your parents gave you, but one day you decide to leave it behind and play with something else. This verse is like that, but with a king who left behind God, who was like a parent to him.
歴史的背景
The book of 2 Kings was written by prophets around 550 BC, after the fall of the Kingdom of Judah. It details the kings of Israel and Judah and their adherence or departure from God. The audience was the exiled community and future generations.
今日への適用
Consider a scenario where someone you respect, like a coach or a teacher, gives you advice on how to succeed in something you love. If you decide to ignore that advice and go your own way, you might miss out on what they wanted to help you achieve. This verse teaches about the consequences of ignoring good guidance.