2 Kings 7:3
Vietnamese (Kinh Thánh Tiếng Việt 1925)
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This verse describes four leprous men sitting by the gate, discussing their dire situation. They question why they should wait to die when they could try to find a solution.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine four friends who are very sick and can't get better. They're sitting outside a big gate and think, 'Why are we just sitting here? Let's try to do something before it's too late.'
Bối cảnh lịch sử
2 Kings was written by several authors, likely including prophets, around the 6th century BCE. The book details the history of Israel and Judah, focusing on their kings and conflicts. This verse is set during a time of siege when the city's inhabitants faced starvation and despair.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
In a modern scenario, imagine a group of unemployed workers who, instead of waiting for their situation to improve, decide to take action by creating a cooperative business to support themselves and their families.