Nên Thượng Đế của Ít-ra-en khiến Phun, vua A-xy-ri gây chiến. Phun cũng còn có tên là Tiếc-lác Phi-lê-xe. Ông bắt người Ru-bên, Gát và Ma-na-xe miền Đông, đày họ sang Ha-la, Ha-bo, Ha-ra, và vùng gần sông Gô-xan. Từ lúc đó cho đến nay họ sống ở đó.
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This verse explains that God influenced the kings of Assyria to capture and relocate the tribes of Reubenites, Gadites, and half of Manasseh to different places far from their homeland. The relocation happened to punish them for their disobedience.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine God was like a parent who wanted to teach his children a lesson. He told the kings of Assyria to take some of the tribes far away, just like a parent might send a child to a timeout to think about their actions.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
1 Chronicles was written by a priest or Levite after the Babylonian exile around 350 BC. The author aimed to remind the Jewish people of their past and God's faithfulness. This verse reflects the Assyrian captivity of the northern tribes.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
This verse reminds us that God can use any situation to discipline us. For example, if you're struggling in a new job, it might be a chance for you to learn patience and humility.