Vietnamese Contemporary 2015 (Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại)
Vua làm điều ác trước mặt Chúa Hằng Hữu, nhưng có điểm khá hơn cha mẹ mình là vua dẹp trụ thờ Ba-anh do vua cha dựng lên.
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.