2 Kings 14:6

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

وأَمَّا أَبْناءُ القاتِلينَ فلَم يَقتُلْهم، جَريًا على ما كُتِبَ في سِفرِ شَريعةِ موسى حَيثُ أَمَرَ الرَّبُّ قائِلًا: «لا يُقتَلُ الآباءُ بِالبَنين، ولا يُقتَلُ البَنونَ بِالآباء، بل كُلُّ ٱمرِئٍ بِخَطيئَتِه يُقتَل».

What Does This Mean?

This verse from 2 Kings tells us that King Amaziah did not punish the children of those who had murdered his father. It follows the law of Moses, which says that people should only be punished for their own actions, not for what their parents or children did.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you got in trouble for something your brother or sister did. That wouldn’t be fair, right? This verse says it’s not fair to punish kids for what their parents did, or parents for what their kids did. Everyone should only be responsible for their own actions.

Historical Background

This verse is part of the Book of Kings, written by prophets in ancient Israel, around 550 BCE. It was intended for the Israelite people to remind them of their laws and history. The culture at the time believed in collective responsibility, but this verse emphasizes individual accountability.

Living It Out Today

In today's world, a concrete example would be if a father committed a crime, but his son, who had nothing to do with it, was not punished. This verse helps us understand the importance of justice and fairness in our legal and social systems.

Topics

• justice
• individual responsibility
• law
• fairness
• punishment
• accountability

Related Verses

• Deuteronomy 24:16
• 2 Samuel 21:1-14
• Ezekiel 18:20
• Numbers 14:18
• Romans 6:23

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this verse teach about justice?

This verse teaches that justice should be fair and that individuals should not be punished for the actions of others, emphasizing the importance of individual accountability.

How does this relate to modern legal systems?

Modern legal systems often incorporate this principle, ensuring that individuals are tried and punished based on their own actions, not those of their family members.

Who wrote this verse and when?

The Book of Kings, which includes this verse, was likely written by prophets in ancient Israel around 550 BCE, during the Babylonian exile.

What was the cultural context when this was written?

At the time, many cultures believed in collective responsibility, but this verse emphasizes a more modern concept of individual responsibility and justice.