Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Da kom det et brev til ham fra profeten Elia. I brevet sto det: «Herren, din far Davids Gud, sier: ‘Du har ikke levd for Meg slik faren din Josjafat og farfaren din Asa gjorde. Du har heller valgt å leve som de andre av Israels konger. Dermed har du latt Juda og dem som bor i Jerusalem tilbe andre guder, slik Ahabs slekt gjorde. I tillegg har du drept brødrene dine, selv om de var bedre enn deg. Se, derfor skal Herren ramme folket ditt, barna dine, konene dine og alt du eier. Du skal bli skikkelig syk av en tarmsykdom, og til slutt vil tarmene dine komme ut på grunn av sykdommen’.»
What Does This Mean?
This verse is a message from Elijah the prophet to King Jehoram. God is reminding Jehoram that he hasn't followed the good examples set by his father Jehoshaphat and his grandfather Asa. The message is about the importance of following God's ways.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a favorite toy that your grandpa gave you. He taught you to play with it gently and take good care of it. Now, your dad also played with it in the same way. But you decide to play rough and break it. Elijah is like a friend reminding you that you should have taken care of the toy just like your grandpa and dad did.
Historical Background
This passage is part of the 2 Chronicles, written by an unknown author after the Babylonian exile. It's addressed to the people of Judah, reminding them of their past kings and their relationship with God. The cultural setting is one of transition and reflection on past kings and their obedience to God.
Living It Out Today
Imagine you're a manager at a company, and your mentor, who taught you all the right ways to lead, has left the company. You start making decisions that go against what your mentor taught you. This verse is a reminder to look back at the good examples set by those who came before you and follow their lead.