2 Kings 9:22
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
In this verse, King Joram asks Jehu if everything is peaceful, but Jehu responds that there can't be peace as long as the sins of Joram's mother, Jezebel, continue. This shows Jehu's anger and the seriousness of Jezebel's actions.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you're playing with a friend, and your friend's mom keeps doing mean things to others. You might ask your friend if everything is okay, but your friend would say, 'How can it be okay when your mom keeps being mean?' That's kind of what Jehu is saying to Joram.
歴史的背景
The Book of 2 Kings was written by prophets during the time of the divided kingdom of Israel and Judah. This verse is part of the narrative about the conflicts between different kings, with a focus on the influence of Jezebel's actions on her son Joram's rule.
今日への適用
In a modern scenario, if someone is living with a parent who makes bad choices, they might ask if everything is okay at home, but the response could be that there can't be peace until the parent changes their ways. This verse can help us see the impact of one person's actions on others.