Ông làm điều tội lỗi trước mặt CHÚA, dù không như cha mẹ của ông đã làm, vì ông đã dẹp bỏ trụ đá thờ Ba-anh cha ông đã dựng.
Điều này có nghĩa gì?
This verse describes Jehoram, the king of Israel, who did evil in the eyes of the Lord, but not as much as his parents. He removed the idol of Baal that his father had set up.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine you have a toy that your parents really like, but it's not a good toy. You decide to get rid of it even if your parents don't want you to. That's what Jehoram did with the bad statue his dad made.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
The Book of 2 Kings was written by an unknown author, possibly a prophet, during the Babylonian exile around 560-540 BCE. It documents the history of the kings of Israel and Judah, focusing on their adherence to the covenant with God.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
In a modern context, a person might remove a negative influence from their home, like getting rid of a bad friend's gifts, symbolizing a step towards a better path, much like Jehoram removing the Baal idol.