Dutch 1939 (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, 1939)
Daarop schreef zij een brief uit Achabs naam, sloot die met zijn zegel, en zond hem aan de oudsten en de leiders, die bij Nabot in de stad woonden.
Wat betekent dit?
In this verse, Jezebel, Ahab's wife, writes letters pretending to be Ahab. She sends these letters to the elders and nobles in the city, where Naboth lives. The letters are part of a plan to get Naboth's vineyard.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine if you wrote a letter pretending to be your mom or dad to convince your friend to share their favorite toy with you. That's what Jezebel does here, but her plan isn't nice or fair.
Historische achtergrond
1 Kings was written by prophets during the 6th century BCE, and it tells the story of Israel's kings. This verse is from a narrative about King Ahab and his wife Jezebel, focusing on their interactions with a man named Naboth over a vineyard.
Toepassing voor vandaag
In today's world, we can think about how we use our words and actions to get what we want. It's important to be honest and fair, not to trick or manipulate others.