Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Da sa Sidkia til Jeremia: «La ikke en eneste få vite om denne samtalen. Forteller du dette til noen, skal du dø. Hvis lederne får høre at jeg har snakket med deg, og de kommer til deg og sier til deg: ‘Fortell oss nå hva du har sagt til kongen. Hvis du skjuler det for oss, dreper vi deg.’ Hvis de spør deg om hva jeg, kongen, har sagt til deg, skal du svare: ‘Jeg la min bønn om nåde fram for kongen, om at han ikke måtte føre meg tilbake til Jonatans hus for å dø der.’»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, King Zedekiah is talking to Jeremiah, a prophet. Zedekiah asks Jeremiah to keep their conversation a secret so that no one else knows about it, promising that this will help keep Jeremiah safe from harm.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game of hide-and-seek, and your friend knows where you're hiding. Your friend tells you, 'Keep this a secret, and I'll make sure no one finds you.' That's what Zedekiah is saying to Jeremiah, but in a much more serious situation.
Historical Background
Jeremiah was written by the prophet Jeremiah around 627-582 BCE. This verse is part of a conversation between Jeremiah and King Zedekiah during a time when Jerusalem was under siege by the Babylonians. The setting is one of political tension and fear for survival.
Living It Out Today
Think about a situation where you might need to keep a secret to protect someone. Maybe you know your friend's birthday surprise and you're asked not to tell anyone. Keeping that secret could help ensure the surprise is a success, just as Zedekiah is asking Jeremiah to keep the secret to stay safe.