Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Hele Israels folk skal sørge over ham og begrave ham, for han er den eneste fra Jeroboams slekt som skal få komme i en grav. For av alle i Jeroboams slekt, er det kun ham Herren Israels Gud har funnet noe godt ved. Herren skal også reise opp en konge for seg over Israel. Denne kongen skal utrydde Jeroboams slekt. Dette er dagen. Ja, det skal skje allerede nå! For Herren skal slå Israels folk så de blir lik sivet som svaier i vannet. Han skal rykke Israel opp fra dette gode landet som Han ga fedrene deres, og Han skal spre dem bortenfor Elven. For de har gått over til avgudsdyrking av Asjera. Slik har de tent et sinne i Herren. Han skal la Israels folk lide for sine synder. Jeroboam syndet, men han fikk også folket med seg på å synde mot Herren Israels Gud ved at de tilba andre guder.»
What Does This Mean?
This verse is part of a prophecy about Jeroboam's son, Abijah. It says that even though Abijah will die young, he will be mourned and buried, unlike the rest of Jeroboam's family, because he was the only one who showed any loyalty to God.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a family that doesn't like to follow the rules. But one day, your little brother decides to follow one important rule, and because of that, everyone remembers him and is sad when he's gone. This is what happened to Abijah; he was the only good one in his family.
Historical Background
1 Kings was likely written by several authors, including prophets and historians, around 550 BC. It was written for the people of Israel and Judah to understand their history and the consequences of their actions, especially concerning their relationship with God.
Living It Out Today
In a modern context, consider a family where everyone makes poor choices, but one member stands out by making a significant, positive change. This member is remembered and valued, much like Abijah, for their good actions.
Abijah is the only one buried because he showed some loyalty to God, unlike the rest of his family, who did not follow God's commands.
What does this verse teach about family?
This verse teaches that even in a family that does not follow God, an individual can still be remembered and honored for their faithfulness.
How does this verse connect to prophecy?
This verse is part of a prophecy that foretells the fate of Jeroboam's family and specifically mentions Abijah, showing the fulfillment of God's warnings.
What can we learn about God's judgment from this verse?
This verse demonstrates that God's judgment is not blind; it takes into account the individual actions and choices made within a family or group.