Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Da sendte Jesaja, Amos’ sønn, bud til Hiskia og sa: «Herren, Israels Gud, hilser deg med disse ordene: ‘Alt det du har sagt Meg i dine bønner om Sankerib, Assurs konge, har Jeg hørt.’ Nå sier Herren om ham: ‘Mitt folk rister på hodet bak din rygg. Hvem har du, Sankerib, som håner og spotter? Hvem ypper du deg mot nå? Du prøver deg på Israel, det folk som Jeg har utvalgt! Du har sendt din budbærer med hånende ord mot Meg. Du skryter av dine seire og over det du har fått av trevirke og vann ved dine seire.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Isaiah, a prophet, sends a message to King Hezekiah, telling him that God has heard his prayer against the Assyrian king Sennacherib. The message reassures Hezekiah that God will act on his behalf.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're worried about a big bully at school. You ask your mom or dad to help, and they say, 'I heard you, and I'll take care of it.' That's what happened here. Hezekiah asked God for help, and God promised to help him against a big, scary bully named Sennacherib.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the Book of 2 Kings, written around the 6th century BCE. It was likely written by a prophet or scribe who recorded the events of Hezekiah's reign. The audience was the Israelites, and it was written during a time when Israel faced threats from powerful empires.
Living It Out Today
When you're facing a difficult situation, it's important to know that God hears your prayers and can act on your behalf. For instance, if you're dealing with a tough school project, you can pray for guidance and know that God will help you.