2 Chronicles 20:10

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

«وَالْآنَ، هَا قَدْ جَاءَتْ جُيُوشٌ مِنْ عَمُّونَ وَمُوآبَ وَجَبَلِ سَعِيرَ! لَمْ تَسْمَحْ أنْتَ لِبَنِي إسْرَائِيلَ بِالدُّخُولِ إلَى أرَاضِي هَؤُلَاءِ عِنْدَمَا خَرَجَ شَعْبُكَ مِنْ مِصْرٍ، بَلْ تَرَكُوهُمْ فِي حَالِهِمْ، وَلَمْ يَقْضُوا عَلَيْهِمْ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse is a part of a prayer where Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, is speaking to God about the children of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who are now attacking Judah. God had protected these groups from being attacked by the Israelites when they came out of Egypt, but now these groups are attacking Judah.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have some neighbors who were once very mean to you, but your parents told you not to be mean back. Now, these same neighbors are coming to your house to cause trouble. This verse is like that, but it's about a king talking to God about some groups of people who are now attacking his land.

Historical Background

This verse is from the book of 2 Chronicles, written around 400 BC by the Chronicler, possibly Ezra or another priestly author. The text was written for the post-exilic Jews returning from Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem and renew their covenant with God. The historical context reflects the challenges faced by the returning Jews as they dealt with their neighbors.

Living It Out Today

In modern scenarios, this verse can remind us to be cautious and seek God's guidance when dealing with those who have wronged us in the past. For example, a business owner might face challenges from competitors who were once helped by the owner's family business.

Topics

• forgiveness
• divine protection
• historical narratives
• conflict resolution
• prayer
• divine justice

Related Verses

• Exodus 15:15
• Deuteronomy 2:9
• Joshua 24:10
• Psalms 83:7
• Romans 12:19

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the children of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir mentioned in the verse?

These are groups of people who were neighbors to the Israelites and had a history of conflict with them.

Why did God not allow the Israelites to invade these groups?

God had specific plans for these groups and wanted to show the Israelites that He was in control of their destiny and the destinies of their neighbors.

What does this verse teach about God's justice?

It shows that God has a long-term plan for justice and that He can be trusted to handle conflicts and injustices in His own time.

How can this verse be applied to our daily lives?

It reminds us to trust God in situations where we feel wronged or are facing opposition, and to seek His guidance rather than taking matters into our own hands.