Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Da Atalja hørte ropet fra vokterne og folket, kom hun inn til folket i Herrens hus. Hun så at kongen sto der ved en søyle, slik skikken var, og lederne og trompetblåserne sto sammen med kongen. Alt folket i landet gledet seg og blåste i trompeter. Da flerret Atalja opp klærne sine og ropte ut: «Forræderi! Forræderi!»
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us that Athaliah heard a loud noise coming from the temple and went to see what was happening. The noise was from the guard and the people. The key message is about the sudden confrontation in the temple.
Explained for Children
Imagine you hear a big noise from the playground and rush over to see what's happening. That's like what Athaliah did when she heard a loud noise from the temple.
Historical Background
The book of 2 Kings, written by prophets or historians around 550 BCE, records the history of Israel and Judah. This verse is part of a story detailing a coup against Queen Athaliah in the temple of Jerusalem.
Living It Out Today
Today, we might face situations where we hear about a disturbance or problem and need to go and investigate. Like Athaliah, we might find ourselves in unexpected confrontations that require quick thinking.