Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
I det attende regjeringsåret til kong Jeroboam, ble Abiam konge over Juda. Han var barnebarn av Abisjalom, og moren hans var Ma’aka. Han var konge i Jerusalem i tre år. Han fortsatte å synde på samme måte som faren hans hadde gjort før ham, og hjertet hans var ikke opptatt av å tjene Herren som Gud, slik stamfaren hans, David, hadde gjort. Men for Davids skyld lot Herren slekten hans lyse som konger i Jerusalem. For David hadde gjort det som var rett i Herrens øyne. Hele livet hadde han gjort det som Herren befalte ham å gjøre, bortsett fra det som hendte med hetitten Uria. Så lenge Rehabeam levde var det ufred mellom ham og Jeroboam.
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us that Abijam became king of Judah in the eighteenth year of Jeroboam's reign over Israel. It marks the beginning of Abijam's rule and places it in historical context. The key message is about the transition of leadership in Judah.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where different people take turns being the leader. In this story, Abijam became the leader of a group called Judah right when another leader named Jeroboam was already leading a different group for 18 years.
Historical Background
The book of 1 Kings was likely written by the prophets Jeremiah or Nathan, and possibly others, around the 6th century BCE. It was written to explain the history of the divided kingdom of Israel and Judah, focusing on the reigns of kings and their adherence to God's laws.
Living It Out Today
Today, when we face changes in leadership at work or in our communities, we can think about how transitions affect us and our responsibilities. Like Abijam, we must adapt and lead with integrity.