2 Samuel 24:15
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse describes how God sent a deadly pestilence on Israel from morning until a specific time. As a result, 70,000 people died across the land from Dan to Beersheba. It highlights God's power and the consequences of sin.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine if your whole school got sick with a bad flu and couldn't come to school. This verse is like that, but much worse. God made a sickness spread across the whole country, and lots of people got very sick and died.
歴史的背景
2 Samuel was likely written by multiple authors and compiled by the prophet Jeremiah around 500 BCE. It was written for the Israelites to understand their history and God's involvement in their lives during King David's reign.
今日への適用
This verse can remind us of the importance of taking actions seriously and considering the consequences. For instance, a CEO might think about the impact of their decisions on their employees and the community.