1 Kings 13:4
Arabic Bible ERV 2009
فَسَمِعَ يَرُبْعامُ الرِّسالَةَ الَّتِي نَقَلَها رَجُلُ اللهِ عَنِ المَذبَحِ فِي بَيتِ إيلَ. فَرَفَعَ يَدَهُ عَنِ المَذبَحِ وَأشارَ إلَى الرَّجُلِ وَقالَ: «القُوا القَبْضَ عَلَى هَذا الرَّجُلِ!» وَإذْ تَفَوَّهَ بِهَذا، شُلَّتْ يَدُهُ. فَلَمْ يَستَطِعْ أنْ يُحَرِّكَها.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes how King Jeroboam tried to grab the man of God who was prophesying against the altar in Bethel. When Jeroboam reached out to seize him, his hand dried up and he couldn't pull it back.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where you try to grab someone, but your hand gets stuck and dries up like a raisin. That's what happened to King Jeroboam when he tried to grab the man of God.
Historical Background
This passage is from the Book of 1 Kings, written around the 6th century BCE by an unknown author. It was written to the Israelites to show the consequences of disobeying God and the power of God's prophets.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, this can be applied to situations where someone tries to harm or silence those who speak the truth, only to face unexpected consequences. For example, if a manager tries to fire an employee for reporting misconduct, they might face legal or ethical consequences.
Topics
obedienceprophetsconsequencesmiraclesauthoritytruth
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this verse teach about the consequences of disobeying God?
The verse shows that disobeying God can have severe consequences, as Jeroboam faced immediate physical punishment for his attempt to silence a prophet.
How does this verse illustrate the power of God's prophets?
The verse demonstrates that the prophets, who speak God's truth, have divine protection, as evidenced by Jeroboam's inability to harm the man of God.
What can we learn about the nature of God's punishment from this verse?
God's punishment is immediate and targeted, often related directly to the act of disobedience, as Jeroboam's hand was affected when he reached out to grab the man of God.
How does this verse relate to the theme of truth and authority?
The verse highlights that truth and authority come from God, and attempts to silence those who speak God's truth will meet with divine intervention.