[재앙이 그치다] 여호와의 천사가 이스라엘 온 지방을 두루 다니며 재앙을 내리고, 이윽고 수도 예루살렘으로 가서 백성을 멸하려고 할 때였다. 하나님께서 내려다보시고 그들을 불쌍히 여겨 그 일을 중단할 것을 명하셨다. `그만하면 충분하다 더 이상 쳐죽이지 말아라!' 이때에 여호와의 천사는 마침 여부스 사람 오르난의 타작마당에 서 있었다.
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.