Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Jeg ber Deg om å høre min bønn, Herre! Åpne Dine øyne, Herre, og se! Hør hva Sankerib har sagt for å håne Den Levende Gud. Herre, det er sant at Assurs konger har lagt folkeslagene under seg og latt landene deres ligge øde. De har kastet gudene deres på ilden, for de er ikke guder, men et verk av menneskehender. De er lagd av tre og stein. Derfor ødela de dem. Derfor ber jeg nå til Deg, Herre vår Gud! Redd oss fra ham, så alle kongeriker på jorden må erkjenne at bare Du er Herren, den levende Gud!»
What Does This Mean?
This verse is King Hezekiah praying to God, asking Him to listen and see the insults Sennacherib has sent against God. Hezekiah is seeking God's help and protection.
Explained for Children
Imagine your friend is bullying you and saying mean things about your mom. You'd want to tell your mom about it, right? That's what King Hezekiah is doing here. He's telling God about the mean things Sennacherib is saying about God.
Historical Background
The verse is from the Book of 2 Kings, written by prophets and historians around 560 BCE. It was written for the Israelites in exile, to remind them of God's power and faithfulness. Sennacherib, a powerful Assyrian king, was threatening the people of Judah.
Living It Out Today
When someone insults your faith or God, you can pray and ask God to listen and see. This can help you feel supported and can also remind you of God's power and care.