Russian Jubilee Bible 2010 - Библия. Юбилейное издание
После всего того, что сделал Иосия в доме [Божьем] и как сжег огнем царь Иосия и чревовещателей, и волхвов, и капища, и идолов, и дубравы, бывшие в Иерусалиме и Иудее, чтобы утвердить слова закона, написанные в книге, которую нашел Хелкия, священник, в доме Господнем, не было подобного ему прежде него, кто обратился бы к Господу всем сердцем своим, и всей душой своей, и всей крепостью своей, по всему закону Моисееву; не восстал и после него подобный ему. Однако же не отвратился Господь от великой ярости гнева Своего – ярости, которой разгневался Господь на Иудею за все оскорбления, которыми прогневал Манассия. И сказал Господь: «И Иуду отвергну от лица Моего, как отверг дом Израилев, и отвергну город Иерусалим, который избрал, и храм, о котором сказал: „Будет там имя Мое“», пошел Нехао, царь египетский, на войну к Кархемису на Евфрате; и Иосия вышел навстречу ему.
Что это значит?
This verse tells us that after Josiah had prepared the temple, Necho, the king of Egypt, came to fight against Charchemish by the Euphrates River. Josiah decided to go against Necho. The key message is about the actions and decisions made by Josiah after completing a religious duty.
Объяснение для детей
Imagine you just finished cleaning up your room, and then your friend comes over to play at the park. But instead of staying home to relax, you decide to go to the park too, even though you're tired. That's a bit like what Josiah did after preparing the temple.
Исторический контекст
The book of 2 Chronicles was written by the Chronicler, likely around 400 BCE. It was written for the Jewish people who had returned from exile in Babylon. The narrative highlights the importance of worship and obedience to God, set against the backdrop of the Assyrian and Babylonian empires.
Применение сегодня
Imagine you’ve just completed a big project at work, but then your boss asks you to handle another urgent task. Like Josiah, you might have to make a decision about whether to take on the new task or rest. This verse reminds us to carefully consider our actions after completing significant tasks.
The verse doesn't explicitly state why Josiah went against Necho, but it could be inferred that Josiah was trying to protect his kingdom or fulfill a perceived duty.
What was the significance of Josiah preparing the temple?
Preparing the temple shows Josiah's dedication to religious duties, which was a crucial aspect of the kingship during that time.
What happened after Josiah went against Necho?
After Josiah went against Necho, he met a tragic end in battle, as mentioned in subsequent verses.
How does this relate to modern leadership?
This story teaches modern leaders about the importance of careful decision-making, especially after completing significant tasks or projects.