Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Etter dette gikk folket i Moab og folket i Ammon sammen med noen fra ammonittene til krig mot Josjafat. Da kom det noen til Josjafat og sa: «Det kommer en stor hær med soldater mot deg fra den andre siden av sjøen, fra Syria. De er i Haseson-Tamar nå.» Josjafat ble redd og søkte med en gang hjelp hos Herren. Så ga han beskjed om at det skulle fastes i hele Juda. Judas befolkning samlet seg for å be om hjelp fra Herren, og de kom fra alle byene i Juda for å søke Herren.
What Does This Mean?
After a previous event, the children of Moab and Ammon, along with other allies, planned to attack King Jehoshaphat. The verse tells us about a military threat facing Jehoshaphat, showing that he faced external threats to his kingdom.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your neighborhood was peaceful, but then some kids from the next street, along with their friends, decided to come over and start a fight. That's kind of what happened to King Jehoshaphat. Other groups wanted to fight him, but he had to figure out what to do.
Historical Background
2 Chronicles was written after the exile of the Israelites, likely by priests or Levites to encourage the returned exiles. The text was written in Jerusalem around the 4th century BCE. The cultural setting was one where the Israelites were trying to reestablish their identity and faith after being displaced.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, this can be seen when a business faces unexpected competition or when a family faces external stressors. Just like Jehoshaphat, we must find ways to pray and seek guidance in the face of threats.