2 Kings 7:17

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَأرْسَلَ المَلِكُ القَائِدَ الَّذِي كَانَ يَسْتَنِدُ عَلَى يَدِهِ إلَى البَوَّابَةِ لِيَحْرُسَهَا. لَكِنَّ النَّاسَ تَدَافَعُوا وَطَرَحُوهُ أرْضًا وَدَاسُوهُ، فَمَاتَ. فَحَدَثَ كُلُّ شَيءٍ كَمَا قَالَ رَجُلُ اللهِ لِلمَلِكِ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes how a king assigned a man to be in charge of the gate, but the crowd trampled him to death. This outcome was predicted by a man of God earlier. The verse highlights the king's decision and the tragic result of that decision.

Explained for Children

Imagine a king who picked one of his friends to watch over the gate where everyone enters and leaves. But when too many people rushed through, they accidentally hurt his friend very badly, and he died. A wise man had said this would happen earlier.

Historical Background

2 Kings is part of the Deuteronomistic History, written around the 6th century BCE. The text was likely compiled by priests or prophets. This verse provides insight into the consequences of a king's decisions and the fulfillment of prophetic words during a time of war and scarcity.

Living It Out Today

This verse can remind us about the importance of considering the consequences of our decisions. Just like the king, we can sometimes put people in difficult positions without realizing the potential danger. It’s important to think about how our actions might affect others.

Topics

• prophecy
• consequences
• leadership
• folly
• tragedy
• fulfillment

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 28:1-17
• 1 Kings 22:7-28
• Matthew 26:69-75
• Acts 12:1-19
• Revelation 17:16

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the verse say about the king's decision?

The verse highlights that the king's decision to place someone in charge of the gate had tragic consequences, as the man was trampled by the crowd.

How did the prophecy come true?

The man of God had predicted that the person in charge of the gate would die, and this came true when the crowd trampled him in the chaos.

What does this teach us about leadership?

This verse serves as a cautionary tale for leaders, emphasizing the need to carefully consider the potential outcomes of their decisions and the well-being of those they place in positions of responsibility.

Why was the man trampled to death?

The man was trampled to death because the crowd surged through the gate, likely due to the urgency and chaos of the situation, leading to his tragic death.