Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Lederne gikk til kongens forgård. Men de la bokrullen i forvaring i rommet til statsskriveren Elisjama. Så fortalte de, mens kongen hørte på, hva som sto i bokrullene. Da sendte kongen Jehudi av sted for å hente bokrullen. Han hentet den og leste den opp mens kongen og alle lederne ved siden av kongen hørte på. Kongen satt i vinterhuset, for det var i den niende måneden, og han hadde et brennende bål i et fyrfat foran seg. Da Jehudi hadde lest tre eller fire spalter, skar kongen opp bokrullen med skriverens kniv og kastet den inn i bålet i fyrfatet. Slik brant hele bokrullen opp.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, people bring a scroll containing Jeremiah's words to the king. They keep the scroll in a safe place with Elishama the scribe and tell the king what's written on it. This shows how important the message of Jeremiah was.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a very important letter from your friend. You show it to your parents, but first, you keep it safe in your room. Then, you tell your parents all about the letter's contents. That's what's happening here, but with a scroll and the king!
Historical Background
This verse is from the book of Jeremiah, written by the prophet Jeremiah during the time of the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem. The audience includes the people of Judah and King Jehoiakim. The cultural setting is one of political turmoil and spiritual decline.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, we can apply this verse to how we handle important messages or documents. For example, when receiving critical feedback at work, it's wise to first secure the information before sharing it with others, ensuring accuracy and clarity.