Het gebeurde echter toen deze tot hem sprak, dat hij tegen hem zei: Heeft men u tot raadgever van de koning aangesteld? Houdt u daarmee op! Waarom zou men u doden? Toen hield de profeet op, en zei: Ik merk dat God besloten heeft u te gronde te richten, omdat u dit gedaan hebt 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.