Ðức Giê-hô-va phán như vầy: Các ngươi chớ đi lên đánh anh em mình, là dân Y-sơ-ra-ên. Mỗi người hãy trở về nhà mình, vì sự này bởi ta mà xảy đến. Chúng vâng theo lời Ðức Giê-hô-va mà trở về theo mạng lịnh của Ngài.
Điều này có nghĩa gì?
God tells the people of Judah not to fight against their brothers from the northern kingdom of Israel. He says it's his will, and they obey, returning home as instructed.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine if your big brother told you not to fight with your other siblings because he said it was his wish. That's what God did here. He told the people not to fight their brothers, and they listened and went home.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
The verse is part of 1 Kings, written by various authors in the 6th century BC, possibly during the Babylonian exile. It describes a moment during the reign of Rehoboam, where God intervenes to prevent a civil war between the divided kingdom of Israel.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
In today's context, this verse can remind us to listen to wise counsel and avoid conflicts that can harm relationships, especially when it's clear that a higher authority (like God) is guiding the situation.