`여호와께서 이렇게 말씀하셨다. 너희는 이스라엘 사람들과 싸우지 말아라! 그들은 바로 너희의 형제들이니 당장 집으로 돌아가거라. 이번 일은 모두 여호와의 뜻대로 정해진 일이다.' 그러자 예언자 스마야의 말을 들은 유다와 베냐민 지파 사람들은 모두 여호와의 말씀에 따라 저마다 자기 집으로 돌아갔다.
이 구절의 의미
God tells the people of Judah not to fight against their brothers from the northern kingdom of Israel. He says it's his will, and they obey, returning home as instructed.
어린이를 위한 설명
Imagine if your big brother told you not to fight with your other siblings because he said it was his wish. That's what God did here. He told the people not to fight their brothers, and they listened and went home.
역사적 배경
The verse is part of 1 Kings, written by various authors in the 6th century BC, possibly during the Babylonian exile. It describes a moment during the reign of Rehoboam, where God intervenes to prevent a civil war between the divided kingdom of Israel.
오늘의 적용
In today's context, this verse can remind us to listen to wise counsel and avoid conflicts that can harm relationships, especially when it's clear that a higher authority (like God) is guiding the situation.