Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Deretter ble sønnen hans Josjafat konge i Juda. Han begynte å bygge opp en styrke som han kunne angripe Israel med. Han plasserte tropper i alle de befestede byene i Juda og satte opp vaktposter rundt om i Juda og i de byene i Efraim som faren hans, Asa, hadde inntatt. Herren var med Josjafat, for han levde etter Herrens vilje, akkurat som sin forfar, David, gjorde. Han tilba ikke Ba’al-gudene, men søkte sin fars Gud og levde etter Hans bud. Fordi de ikke levde slik de andre av Israels folk gjorde, styrket Herren kongedømmet til Josjafat. Judas folk ga gaver til Josjafat, og han ble rik og godt ansett. Han ble etter hvert så frimodighet og ivrig etter å leve rett for Gud, at han rev ned offerhaugene og pålene som var reist til ære for Asjera-guden i landet sitt.
What Does This Mean?
This verse talks about Jehoshaphat becoming king after his father. He worked hard to make his kingdom strong, especially against the neighboring kingdom of Israel. The key message is about leadership and strengthening oneself.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're the captain of a soccer team. After your coach quits, you take over. You practice really hard to make your team strong, especially to beat the other school's team. That's what Jehoshaphat did as king.
Historical Background
The Book of 2 Chronicles was written by unknown authors, likely during or after the exile period. It was written for the Israelites returning from exile, aiming to inspire them through the history of faithful kings and their reigns.
Living It Out Today
In modern terms, think about a business leader who strengthens their company against competitors. This verse encourages us to prepare and build our strengths to overcome challenges in our personal and professional lives.