Doch Amazia hoorde niet, want het was van God, opdat Hij hen in hun hand gave, overmits zij de goden der Edomieten gezocht hadden.
Wat betekent dit?
This verse describes how Amaziah, a king, ignored advice and continued with a plan that led to his defeat. God allowed this to happen because Amaziah and his people were worshipping false gods from Edom.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you have a friend who always tells you the right thing to do, but you decide not to listen and do something wrong. This verse is like that, where God was trying to help Amaziah, but Amaziah didn't listen and ended up in trouble because he was following the wrong things.
Historische achtergrond
This verse is from the book of 2 Chronicles, written by the Chronicler, likely in the 4th century BCE. It was written to show the Israelites how their kings followed or disobeyed God, which affected their success and safety.
Toepassing voor vandaag
In modern times, this could be like a friend telling you not to hang out with a bad crowd, but you ignore the advice and end up in trouble. It reminds us to listen to wise counsel and avoid harmful influences.