Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Resten av folket som var blitt igjen i byen og desertørene som var gått over til Babels konge, ble så ført bort som fanger. Men noen av de fattige i landet lot kommandanten Nebusaradan bli igjen som vindyrkere og bønder. Bronsesøylene i Herrens hus og vognene og bronsehavet som var i Herrens hus, brøt kaldeerne i stykker. De tok med seg bronsen av alt dette til Babel. De tok også med seg alle bronseredskapene som hadde vært brukt i tjenesten, og også skålene og fatene som var lagd av rent gull og sølv, tok Nebusaradan med seg. De to søylene, det ene havet og vognene som Salomo hadde lagd til Herrens hus i bronse, inneholdt så mye bronse at det ikke kunne veies. En søyle var ni meter høy, og søylehodet på den var av bronse. Søylehodet var en og en halv meter høyt, og flettverket og granateplene rundt søylehodet var alt sammen av bronse. Den andre søylen var lik, med et flettverk.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes how Nebuzaradan, a captain in the Babylonian army, took away the remaining people from Jerusalem after the city was conquered. This includes those who stayed in the city and those who had run away to the Babylonian king.
Explained for Children
Imagine a big city where everyone is running away because the bad guys have taken over. The leader of the bad guys' army, Nebuzaradan, then takes away all the people who are left behind, just like cleaning up a room after everyone has left.
Historical Background
This passage was written by the author of 2 Kings, likely a scribe during the Babylonian exile. The text was composed around the 6th century BCE and reflects the historical events of the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem. It was written for the Israelites who were in exile to remind them of the consequences of their rebellion against God.
Living It Out Today
In today's context, this verse reminds us of the consequences of rebellion and the importance of staying faithful. For instance, a community might face severe repercussions when they ignore laws or agreements, similar to how the Israelites suffered when they rebelled against God and the Babylonians.
Nebuzaradan was a high-ranking officer in the Babylonian army, responsible for the destruction of Jerusalem and the deportation of the Israelites.
Why were the people taken away?
The people were taken away as a result of the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem. This was a punishment for the rebellion against Babylonian rule.
What does this verse tell us about the Babylonian conquest?
This verse shows the comprehensive nature of the Babylonian conquest, where even those who remained in the city or had fled to Babylon were taken away.
How does this relate to faithfulness?
This event serves as a stark reminder that faithfulness to one’s commitments and to God can have significant consequences and impacts on a community's survival.