2 Kings 22:15

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

فَقالَتْ لَهُمْ خَلْدَةُ: «يَقُولُ اللهُ، إلَهُ إسْرائِيلَ: ‹قُولُوا لِلرَّجُلِ الَّذِي أرْسَلَكُمْ إلَيَّ:

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, a woman is speaking and telling the messengers to relay a message from God to the man who sent them. The message is from the LORD God of Israel.

Explained for Children

Imagine a queen telling her servants to take a message back to the king who sent them. In this case, the queen is speaking for God, and she tells the servants to take a special message back to the king.

Historical Background

The Book of 2 Kings was written by prophets during the time of the divided kingdom of Israel and Judah. This verse specifically comes from a section where King Josiah is seeking guidance from the prophetess Huldah. The audience would have been the people of Judah, and the cultural setting reflects the belief in divine communication.

Living It Out Today

Today, when someone comes to you with a message from a leader or authority figure, remember to take it seriously, as it could be a divine instruction wrapped in human communication. Just as the messengers were to relay God's word, we too must respect and communicate the messages we receive.

Topics

• divine communication
• obedience
• messengers
• guidance
• prophecy
• authority

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 37:2
• 1 Samuel 28:6
• Deuteronomy 18:18
• 1 Kings 22:19
• Matthew 28:18

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the woman speaking in 2 Kings 22:15?

The woman is likely the prophetess Huldah, who is known for giving divine messages to King Josiah.

What is the significance of the LORD God of Israel in this verse?

The mention of the LORD God of Israel emphasizes the authority and divinity of the message being relayed, indicating that it is not from human authority but from God.

How does this verse relate to the theme of prophecy?

This verse demonstrates the role of prophecy in ancient Israel, where messages from God were delivered through intermediaries like Huldah to guide and instruct the leaders and people.

What can we learn about divine communication from this verse?

We learn that divine messages are often communicated through intermediaries and that it is important to take these messages seriously and act on them.