Quixye reheb: —¿Ma incßaß ta biß cuan li Kâcuaß lê Dios êriqßuin? ¿Ma mâcuaß ta biß aßan xqßuehoc êre chi cuânc saß li tuktûquil usilal? ¿Ma mâcuaß ta biß aßan xkßaxtesin re saß cuukß chixjunileb li cuanqueb chi xjun sutam li kanaßaj? Li kanaßaj cuan rubel xcuanquil li Dios ut rubel ajcuiß lê cuanquil lâex lix tenamit.Anakcuan ut qßuehomak êchßôl chixsicßbal li Kâcuaß. Yalomak êkße chixyîbanquil lix templo li Kâcuaß lê Dios re nak takacßam chak lix Lokßlaj Câx li Kâcuaß joß ajcuiß chixjunil li cßaßru nacßanjelac saß li templo. Ut takaqßueheb saß li templo li têyîb re xlokßoninquil li Dios, chan laj David.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is from King David speaking to his son Solomon. He's reassuring Solomon that God is with him and has given them peace. The land is under control because of God's power and the Israelites' obedience.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game and your friend tells you, 'Don't worry, you're not alone because I'm here to help you win.' That's what King David is doing here. He's telling his son Solomon not to worry because God is with him, and they've already won the game of taking over the land.
Historical Background
1 Chronicles was written by an unknown author after the Babylonian exile, possibly by a priest or Levite. It was written for the returning exiles to remind them of their history and the importance of their religious practices. The verse comes from a speech David gives to Solomon, encouraging him to continue building the temple.
Living It Out Today
Imagine you're starting a new job and feel nervous. Remember that God is with you, just as he was with Solomon. Trust in God's guidance and know that He can give you the peace and resources you need to succeed.