Dutch 1939 (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, 1939)
Maar hij onderbrak den spreker, en beet hem toe: Hebben wij u soms tot koninklijk raadsheer aangesteld? Houd uw mond, anders slaat men u neer. De profeet berustte, maar sprak eerst nog: Ik weet, dat Jahweh besloten heeft, u in het verderf te storten, omdat gij aldus hebt gehandeld, en niet naar mijn raad hebt geluisterd.
Wat betekent dit?
In this verse, a king is talking to a prophet. The king asks if the prophet is part of the king's counsel, and tells him to stop talking. The prophet then says he knows God has decided to destroy the king because he didn't listen to the prophet's advice.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you have a friend who tells you not to touch a hot stove. You ignore them and get burned. Now, think of the king as you, and the prophet as your friend. The king didn't listen to the advice and now there are consequences.
Historische achtergrond
2 Chronicles was written by an unknown author, likely a priest or scribe in Jerusalem, around the 4th century BC. It was written for the people of Israel returning from exile, providing them with a historical narrative of their kings and the consequences of their actions.
Toepassing voor vandaag
In modern life, we can apply this by listening to the advice of those who have our best interests at heart, like parents or mentors. Ignoring their advice can lead to negative outcomes, much like the king in the verse who faced destruction for not heeding the prophet's counsel.