1 Chronicles 2:3
Arabic SAB (الكتاب الشريف)
بَنُو يَهُوذَا: عِيرُ وَأُونَانُ وَشِيلَةُ. وَأُمُّهُمْ هِيَ بِنْتُ شُوعَ الْكَنْعَانِيَّةُ. وَكَانَ عِيرُ بِكْرُ يَهُوذَا شِرِّيرًا فِي نَظَرِ اللهِ، فَأَمَاتَهُ اللهُ. وَأَنْجَبَ يَهُوذَا أَيْضًا فَارِصَ وَزَارَحَ مِنْ تَمَارَةَ زَوْجَةِ ابْنِهِ. فَكَانَ بَنُو يَهُوذَا 5.
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us about the sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah. Their mother was the daughter of Shua, a Canaanitess. Er was the firstborn, but he was evil in God's sight, so God took his life.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a brother named Er, and he did some really bad things that made God sad. God had to take Er away, just like when you have to take away a toy when a friend plays too rough. This shows us how important it is to be good and listen to God.
Historical Background
1 Chronicles was written by the Chronicler, likely after the Babylonian exile, around 400-250 BCE. The text was aimed at the post-exilic community to remind them of their history and heritage, emphasizing the lineage of the Davidic kings and the importance of the temple.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse can remind us that our actions have consequences, and God takes note of our behavior. For instance, if someone at work is always dishonest, they might face the consequences of their actions, much like Er did.
Topics
judgmentconsequences of sinfamily lineagedivine interventionevil actionshistorical narrative
Related Verses
Genesis 38:6-7Genesis 38:18-191 Corinthians 6:9-10Ezekiel 18:4Deuteronomy 24:15-16
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God take Er's life?
God took Er's life because he was evil and his actions were displeasing to God. This shows that there are consequences for evil actions.
Who were the other sons of Judah?
The other sons of Judah mentioned in this verse are Onan and Shelah. They were also born to the same mother, the daughter of Shua.
What can we learn from this verse?
We can learn that our actions have consequences and that God takes note of our behavior. It is important to live a life that pleases God.
How does this verse fit into the historical context of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger genealogical record, emphasizing the lineage and the moral lessons from their ancestors, reminding the post-exilic community of the importance of righteous living.