Dutch 1939 (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, 1939)
Toen zij nu Josafat zagen, dachten ze: Dat is zeker de koning van Israël. En ze vielen op hem aan. Maar Josafat riep tot Jahweh, en Hij kwam hem te hulp, en leidde de aandacht van hem af.
Wat betekent dit?
This verse describes a battle scene where Jehoshaphat, who was mistaken for the king of Israel, was surrounded by enemy chariots. He cried out for help, and God intervened, causing the attackers to move away from him.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek, and your friends think you're someone else. They come to catch you, but when you yell for help, a guardian angel makes them go away. That's what happened to Jehoshaphat in this story.
Historische achtergrond
2 Chronicles was likely written in the 5th century BC by priests or Levites. It was aimed at the returned Jewish exiles to remind them of their history and the importance of faithful kingship and temple worship.
Toepassing voor vandaag
When we face unexpected trouble or are mistakenly targeted, we can call out to God for help. Just like Jehoshaphat, we can trust that God will intervene and protect us in our time of need.