Zelfs Zedekia, den koning van Juda, en zijn vorsten, zal Ik overgeven in de hand hunner vijanden, en in de hand dergenen, die hun ziel zoeken, te weten, in de hand van het heir des konings van Babel, die van ulieden nu zijn opgetogen.
Wat betekent dit?
This verse is a prophecy from God, speaking through the prophet Jeremiah. It says that Zedekiah, the king of Judah, and his leaders will be captured by their enemies and handed over to the Babylonian army.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you're playing a game where one team is chasing another team. In this case, the Babylonians are the chasing team, and Zedekiah and his friends are the ones being chased. God is telling us that the chasing team will catch the others and take them away.
Historische achtergrond
Jeremiah, the prophet, wrote this around 588 BCE. The audience was the people of Judah, who were facing the threat of the Babylonian army. This was a critical period when Judah was about to fall to the Babylonians, leading to the exile.
Toepassing voor vandaag
In modern life, this verse can remind us that our choices have consequences, and we cannot hide from them. For example, if someone cheats in business, they might eventually face the consequences of their actions.