2 Chronicles 13:8

Korean 1961 (개역한글)

이제 너희가 또 다윗자손의 손으로 다스리는 여호와의 나라를 대적하려 하는도다 너희는 큰 무리요 또 여로보암이 너희를 위하여 신으로 만든 금송아지가 너희와 함께 있도다

이 구절의 의미

This verse is part of a speech given by Abijah, King of Judah, to the northern Israelites. He accuses them of opposing God's chosen kingdom and worshipping false gods in the form of golden calves.

어린이를 위한 설명

Imagine you have a favorite toy, and your friend says they want to take it away and play with a different, not-so-fun toy. That's kind of what's happening here. The king is telling the people they're trying to take away God's special kingdom and want to play with toys (the golden calves) instead.

역사적 배경

2 Chronicles was written by the Chronicler, likely around the 5th century BC. It was aimed at the Jewish people returning from exile to Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of faithful kings and the temple worship.

오늘의 적용

In today's context, this verse reminds us to examine our priorities and ensure we are not idolizing material or false things over our relationship with God. For example, choosing to spend time on social media rather than in prayer and Bible study can be a modern form of 'worshipping golden calves'.

주제

• worship
• idolatry
• kingdom of God
• faithfulness
• false gods
• spiritual warfare

관련 구절

• 1 Kings 12:26-33
• Exodus 32:1-35
• Deuteronomy 7:15-16
• 1 Corinthians 10:14-22
• Jeremiah 2:26-28

자주 묻는 질문

Who is speaking in 2 Chronicles 13:8?

Abijah, the king of Judah, is speaking to the northern Israelites.

What does the term 'golden calves' refer to in this verse?

It refers to idols that Jeroboam, the king of Israel, made for the people to worship instead of God.

How does this verse relate to the broader theme of the book of Chronicles?

It emphasizes the importance of faithfulness to God and the consequences of idolatry, themes central to the Chronicler's message.

What can we learn about the relationship between the northern and southern kingdoms from this verse?

The verse highlights the conflict and rivalry between the two kingdoms, with the northern kingdom opposing the religious authority of the southern kingdom.