Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Profeten Elisja kalte til seg en av profetdisiplene og sa til ham: «Gjør deg klar til å gå til Ramot i Gilead. Ta denne oljeflasken med deg og gå! Når du kommer fram, skal du se etter Jehu. Han er sønn av Josjafat, som igjen er sønn av Nimsji. Gå så inn i huset der han er og få ham til å reise seg opp og forlate dem han er sammen med. Få ham med deg inn i et rom for dere selv, og så skal du ta fram oljeflasken og helle oljen ut over hodet hans og si: ‘Så sier Herren: Jeg har salvet deg til konge over Israel!’ Deretter skal du åpne døren og komme deg bort derfra så fort du kan!»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Elisha the prophet instructs one of his followers to go to Ramothgilead and take a box of oil with him. Elisha tells the follower to get ready for the journey and to carry out the task with urgency.
Explained for Children
Imagine Elisha is like a coach telling one of his players to get ready for a big game and to bring a special trophy to give to another player. He wants the player to get ready quickly and go to another field to deliver the trophy.
Historical Background
The Book of 2 Kings was written by prophets in the 6th century BCE, likely during the Babylonian exile. It records the history of Israel and Judah, focusing on the kings and prophets. This verse is part of the broader narrative of the prophet Elisha and his mission to anoint Jehu.
Living It Out Today
In today's context, we can see this verse as a reminder to be ready and willing to carry out tasks given to us by those in leadership or by God. It’s about being prepared and taking action when called upon.