Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Joasj var sju år gammel da han ble konge, og han var konge i Jerusalem i 40 år. Moren hans het Sibja og var fra Be’er-Sjeba. Joasj levde rett etter det som var Herrens vilje så lenge presten Jojada levde. Jojada valgte ut to koner til ham, og Joasj fikk både sønner og døtre. Joasj følte i hjertet sitt at han skulle sette i stand Herrens hus, så han samlet prestene og levittene og sa til dem: «Dra ut til byene i Juda og samle inn penger fra hele Israels folk, så Guds hus kan settes i stand fra år til år. Gjør det så fort som mulig!» Men levittene gjorde ingen ting. Da kalte kongentil seg øverstepresten Jojada og spurte: «Hvorfor har du ikke krevd av levittene at de skal samle sammen alt det som folket har gitt til huset der Herrens kiste med budene ligger, slik Moses har befalt? Hvor er pengene fra Judas og Jerusalems folk?»
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us about King Joash, who became king at the age of seven and ruled for forty years in Jerusalem. It also mentions his mother, Zibiah, who was from a place called Beersheba. The key message is about the early reign of Joash and his origins.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're a kid who suddenly becomes the leader of a big group, like a school president. That's what happened to Joash. He was very young, just seven, but he led his people for a long time, like 40 years! His mom was from a place called Beersheba.
Historical Background
The book of 2 Chronicles was written by the Chronicler, likely a priest or scribe during the post-exilic period, around 400 BCE. This text was meant for the returned exiles to remind them of their history and God's promises. It provides a historical and theological perspective on the kings of Judah.
Living It Out Today
Think about young leaders today. Like a young CEO or a student council president. They might be young, but they have big responsibilities, just like Joash. It shows that age doesn't determine one's ability to lead.