Ary Zedekia, mpanjakan'ny Joda, sy ny mpanapaka dia hatolotro eo an-tànan'ny fahavalony sy eo an-tànan'izay mitady ny ainy ary eo an-tànan'ny miaramilan'ny mpanjakan'i Babylona, izay efa lasa niala taminareo.Indro, handidy Aho, hoy Jehovah, ary hampivereniko ho amin'ity tanàna ity ireo; ary hasiany ity ka ho afany, dia hodorany amin'ny afo; ary ny tanànan'ny Joda dia hofoanako tsy hisy mponina.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is a prophecy from God, speaking through the prophet Jeremiah. It says that Zedekiah, the king of Judah, and his leaders will be captured by their enemies and handed over to the Babylonian army.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where one team is chasing another team. In this case, the Babylonians are the chasing team, and Zedekiah and his friends are the ones being chased. God is telling us that the chasing team will catch the others and take them away.
Historical Background
Jeremiah, the prophet, wrote this around 588 BCE. The audience was the people of Judah, who were facing the threat of the Babylonian army. This was a critical period when Judah was about to fall to the Babylonians, leading to the exile.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, this verse can remind us that our choices have consequences, and we cannot hide from them. For example, if someone cheats in business, they might eventually face the consequences of their actions.