2 Kings 13:6

Dutch 1939 (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, 1939)

Toch hielden ze niet op met de zonde, waartoe het huis van Jeroboam Israël had verleid. Daarin bleven ze volharden. Ook de heilige zuil te Samaria bleef staan.

Wat betekent dit?

This verse from 2 Kings explains that despite all the troubles, the people of Israel continued to follow the wrong ways started by King Jeroboam. They didn't stop their sinful practices and even kept the worship of idols at Samaria.

Uitgelegd voor kinderen

Imagine you and your friends always eat candy before dinner, even though you know it's not good. This verse is like that, but with grown-ups who kept doing bad things even though they knew they shouldn't.

Historische achtergrond

The Book of 2 Kings was written by prophets and historians around the 6th century BCE. It was written for the Israelites who were in exile in Babylon, to remind them of their history and God's faithfulness despite their repeated sins.

Toepassing voor vandaag

In a modern context, this verse can remind us of the importance of breaking bad habits and not getting stuck in old ways of doing things, especially those that are harmful or wrong.

Onderwerpen

• sin
• repentance
• leadership
• worship
• exile
• faithfulness

Gerelateerde verzen

• 1 Kings 14:16
• 2 Chronicles 30:1
• Ezekiel 36:22
• Romans 6:16
• 1 John 1:8

Aanbevolen literatuur

Commentaar Commentaren op 2 Kings → Deze Bijbel Studiebijbel (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, ) →

Veelgestelde vragen

Why did Israel continue to sin?

The Israelites continued to sin because they were deeply entrenched in the practices started by Jeroboam, showing the power of habit and peer influence in maintaining sinful behaviors.

What is the significance of the grove in Samaria?

The grove in Samaria symbolizes the continued idol worship and the failure of the Israelites to fully turn from their sins, despite knowing the consequences.

How does this verse relate to leadership?

This verse shows the impact of bad leadership, as Jeroboam's actions led the people into a cycle of sin that was hard to break.

What can we learn from this verse about repentance?

This verse teaches us that true repentance involves actively breaking away from past sins and not merely continuing in old, harmful practices.