Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin (Buk Baibel Long Tok Pisin 2008 + DC)
Orait em i tokim ol olsem, “Litimapim nem bilong God, Bikpela bilong yumi Israel. Em i bin bihainim gut dispela promis em i bin mekim long papa bilong mi, Devit. Devit i bin ting long wokim wanpela haus bilong ol manmeri i ken kam klostu long God, Bikpela bilong yumi na lotuim em. Tasol Bikpela i bin tokim Devit olsem, ‘Stat long taim mi kisim ol manmeri bilong mi long Isip na i kam inap nau, mi no bin makim wanpela taun bilong ol lain Israel i ken wokim haus bilong lotuim mi long en. Na tu mi no bin makim wanpela man bilong bosim ol manmeri bilong mi. Nogat. Tasol nau mi bin makim dispela taun Jerusalem olsem ples ol manmeri i ken i kam long en na lotu long mi. Na Devit, mi makim yu bilong bosim ol manmeri bilong mi. Na mi save olsem yu gat tingting long wokim wanpela bikpela haus bilong mi, na dispela tingting bilong yu i gutpela.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Solomon is praising God for keeping a promise. He is saying that God has fulfilled what he promised to David, Solomon's father. The message is about God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of his promises.
Explained for Children
Imagine your dad promised you a big surprise. Solomon is like a kid who is really happy because God, like a super good dad, kept his promise just like he said he would. This makes Solomon very thankful and excited!
Historical Background
The book of 2 Chronicles was written after the Babylonian exile, likely between 538 and 458 B.C., by an unknown author. The text was written for the returned exiles to help them understand their history and reaffirm their faith in God's promises.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, think about a time when someone promised to do something for you and they kept that promise. Maybe a friend promised to help you study and they did. Just like Solomon, you can feel gratitude and praise God for keeping promises, just as he did with David.