Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Etter dette lot Herren Joram få en uhelbredelig tarmsykdom. Etter to lange år kom tarmene hans ut på grunn av sykdommen, og han døde under voldsomme smerter. Men folket hans lagde ikke noe sørgebål for ham, slik de hadde gjort for de tidligere kongene. Han var trettoti år gammel da han ble konge, og han var konge i Jerusalem i åtte år. Det var ingen som sørget da han døde, og de begravde ham i Davids by, men ikke i kongegravene.
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us that God punished Jehoram with a serious, incurable illness in his abdomen. It's part of a narrative in 2 Chronicles, a historical book in the Old Testament.
Explained for Children
Imagine you did something wrong, and then you got a tummy ache that wouldn't go away no matter what you did. That's what happened to Jehoram, but it was much worse and it was God's way of showing him he needed to change.
Historical Background
2 Chronicles was written by unknown authors, likely after the Babylonian exile around 538 BC. It was meant for the returning Jewish exiles to remind them of their history and God's faithfulness despite their past disobedience.
Living It Out Today
If you've been making choices that hurt you and others, it's time to ask for forgiveness and change your ways. Just like Jehoram, God is ready to heal you when you turn back to Him.