하나님께서 천사를 보내시어 예루살렘을 치게 하셨습니다. 천사가 예루살렘을 멸망시키려 사람들을 치자 여호와께서 그 모습을 보시고 마음을 돌이키셨습니다. 여호와께서 벌을 주고 있는 천사에게 말씀하셨습니다. “이젠 되었다. 그만두어라.” 그 때, 여호와의 천사는 여부스 사람 오르난의 타작 마당 곁에 서 있었습니다.
이 구절의 의미
This verse describes an angel sent by God to destroy Jerusalem, but God sees the destruction and stops it, telling the angel to stop. The angel stops at the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.
어린이를 위한 설명
Imagine a big, angry storm was about to destroy a city. But a kind parent sees the destruction happening and stops the storm. They tell it to stop at a nearby farm. It's like God stopping something bad from getting worse.
역사적 배경
1 Chronicles was written by unknown authors, likely during or shortly after the Babylonian exile, to provide a historical narrative for the Israelites. This section reflects the time when King David was ruling, and the people of Jerusalem faced a severe judgment.
오늘의 적용
This verse can remind us that even in our darkest times, God can stop the destruction and offer us a way out. For instance, if someone is struggling with addiction, this verse can be a reminder that God can step in and provide a way to stop the destructive cycle.