Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
I det tjuende regjeringsåret til Jeroboam, Israels konge, ble Asa konge over Juda. Han var konge i Jerusalem i 41 år. Ma’aka var farmoren hans, og hun var datter av Abisjalom. Asa var opptatt av å leve slik Herren ønsket, akkurat som sin forfar David. Han jagde bort alle som solgte sex ved avgudstemplene, og han tok bort alle de avgudene som forfedrene hans hadde lagd. Han fratok også sin farmor Ma’aka dronningverdigheten, fordi hun hadde lagd et frastøtende avgudsbilde av Asjera. Asa hogg ned avgudsbildet og brente det ved Kedronbekken.
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us that Asa became king of Judah in the twentieth year of Jeroboam's reign over Israel. It provides a historical timeline of the kings of Israel and Judah. The key message is about the chronological order of leadership during that time.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where you take turns being the leader. This verse is like saying, 'On the day when your friend Jeroboam has been the leader for 20 years, your other friend Asa becomes the leader of another group.' It helps us understand when different people became leaders.
Historical Background
The book of 1 Kings was likely written by the prophet Jeremiah or another prophet around the time of the Babylonian exile. It was written for the people of Judah to understand their history and the consequences of their kings' actions. This verse is part of the historical narrative describing the reigns of various kings.
Living It Out Today
Today, we can use this verse as a reminder to be aware of the timeline of events and the context in which they occur. Understanding the sequence of events can help us make better decisions and understand the outcomes of different actions.
Jeroboam was the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the kingdom of Israel split from the kingdom of Judah. He reigned for 22 years.
What was Asa's reign like?
Asa was known for his faithfulness to God and efforts to remove idolatry from Judah. However, he also made some questionable decisions, like consulting the king of Syria instead of God.
Why is the timeline important?
The timeline helps us understand the sequence of events and how the actions of one king might have influenced the reign of another, providing a broader historical context.
How does this verse relate to the broader message of the book of 1 Kings?
1 Kings is a book that chronicles the history of the kings of Israel and Judah, focusing on their relationship with God. This verse is part of the ongoing narrative that helps readers understand the sequence of kings and their reigns.