Kä cu nɛy tin ca ciöötkiɛn lat rɔ jiɛc, cua nɛy diaal tin ca käp kä thil bieyni moc kɛ bieyni, kä bieyni tin ca pɛc. Kä cua kɛ moc bieyni kɛnɛ wa̱a̱ri kɛ mi̱eth kɛ pi̱w, kä cua kɛ yi̱er. Kä cukɛ nɛy diaal tin /ca ja̱l luäŋ la̱th jio̱kni muɔ̱li. Kä cukɛ kɛ luɔ̱c nɛɛkiɛn kä Jɛ-ri-ko, wec nööri. Kä cukɛ loc kä Tha-mɛ-ria.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, some men helped rescued captives by giving them clothes, food, drink, and care. They took care of the weak and brought them to Jericho. This shows the kindness and compassion of those who helped.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your friends got lost in the woods, and you found them cold and hungry. You would give them your snacks, warm them up with a blanket, and help them find their way home. That's what these nice men did for those who were captured.
Historical Background
2 Chronicles was written by an unknown author and is part of the historical books of the Old Testament, likely compiled between the 5th and 3rd centuries BC. This verse describes a historical event where captives were returned to their homes, and it was written for the Israelites to remember their history and God's actions.
Living It Out Today
Imagine if you saw someone who had lost their job and was struggling to afford basic needs. This verse encourages us to help them by providing food, clothes, and support, just like these men did for the captives.