Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Sidkia, Kena’anas sønn, gikk bort og slo Mika på kinnet. Han sa: «Hvorfor har Herrens Ånd liksom gått fra meg til deg for å si det som er sant?» Mika sa: «Det skal du få se den dagen du flykter fra rom til rom for å gjemme deg.» Da sa Ahab, Israels konge: «Ta Mika og før ham tilbake til Amon, til fyrsten av byen, og til Joasj, kongens sønn. Gi dem beskjed om å sette Mika i fengsel. Han kan få like mye brød og vann som de andre fangene. Der skal han være til jeg har seiret ved Ramot i Gilead og har kommet tilbake i fred.»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Zedekiah hits Micaiah on the cheek and questions how the Spirit of the Lord could speak through Micaiah. Zedekiah challenges Micaiah's authority and message.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your friend told you something important, but another friend didn't believe them and hit them on the cheek. That's what happened here. Zedekiah didn't like what Micaiah said, so he hit him and asked how God could have spoken to Micaiah.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the Book of 1 Kings, which was written around 560-540 BCE. It describes events from around 970-850 BCE. The audience was likely the people of Israel and Judah, and it reflects the cultural and political tensions of the time.
Living It Out Today
When someone speaks the truth that you don't like, it's important to listen and consider their words carefully, rather than reacting with anger or violence. For example, if a friend tells you they're upset with something you did, take the time to understand their perspective before responding.