Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Etter at Hiskia hadde utført alt dette arbeidet med en trofast innstilling mot Herren, angrep Sankerib, Assurs konge, Juda. Han angrep festningsbyene og sa at han skulle ta dem med makt. Da Hiskia fikk se at Sankerib hadde kommet, og at han var klar til å angripe Jerusalem, rådførte han seg med de mektige mennene og lederne han hadde hos seg. De diskuterte om de skulle stanse vannet fra kildene utenfor byen, og de andre støttet ham i dette. Det samlet seg nå mye folk, og de fikk stanset alle kildene og bekken som rant gjennom landet. For de sa: «Hvorfor skulle Assurs konge komme og finne rikelig med vann?»
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us that after some events, Sennacherib, the king of Assyria, invaded Judah and started attacking its fortified cities. He wanted to conquer them. The verse doesn't mention who is speaking; it's a narrative about historical events.
Explained for Children
Imagine if a big bully from another school came to your school and started trying to take over your favorite playgrounds. That's kind of what happened here, but with real cities and a real king named Sennacherib.
Historical Background
The Book of 2 Chronicles was written by the Chronicler, likely after the Babylonian exile, around 400-350 BCE. The Chronicler wrote to an audience who needed to understand their history and the importance of their faith and obedience to God. The verse describes a significant historical event in the life of the kingdom of Judah.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this can be seen as a reminder that we often face challenges and opposition from outside forces. Just as the people of Judah had to hold on to their fortifications, we can hold on to our faith and values during tough times.