Tshiluba Bible (Mukanda wa Nzambi Dihungila Dikulukulu ne Dihungila Dihia-dihia 2003)
Hakafika Lehabama ku Yelushalema, yeye wakabikila bonso ba mu tshisamba tshia Yuda ne ba mu tshisamba tshia Benyamina, bakadi bena nvita hasungula binunu lukama ne makumi muanda mukulu, bua kuluanganabo ne Bena Isalele ne bua kuhingisha bukelenge kudi Lehabama, muana wa Solomo.
What Does This Mean?
After the kingdom split, Rehoboam gathered warriors from Judah and Benjamin to fight against the northern tribes to regain control. This verse shows the military preparation taken by Rehoboam.
Explained for Children
Imagine two big teams in a game. One team, led by Rehoboam, decided to get more players ready to play so they could win back the game they thought was theirs.
Historical Background
1 Kings was likely written by various prophets and historians around 850 BC. The audience was the Israelites, who were experiencing the division of their kingdom into two parts: the Northern Kingdom and the Southern Kingdom, led by Rehoboam.
Living It Out Today
In a modern scenario, a company might gather its best employees to regain market share lost to a competitor. This verse teaches about taking action to secure what you believe is rightfully yours.