1 Kings 13:26

Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)

যেতিয়া বৃদ্ধ ভাববাদী জনে তেওঁ বাটৰ পৰা ঘূৰাই অনা ভাববাদীজনৰ সেই বাতৰি শুনিলে, তেওঁ ক’লে, “তেওঁ ঈশ্বৰৰ সেই লোক, যিজনে যিহোৱাৰ বাক্যৰ বিৰুদ্ধে আচৰণ কৰিছিল৷ এই কাৰণে যিহোৱাই তেওঁক কোৱা বাক্য অনুসাৰে তেওঁক সিংহৰ হাতত শোধাই দিলে; তাতে সিংহই তেওঁক আক্ৰমণ কৰি বধ কৰিলে।”

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us about a prophet who criticized another prophet for disobeying God's command. He believes that God sent a lion to punish the disobedient prophet, just as He warned him earlier.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a friend who promised not to eat cookies before dinner but did anyway. Now, another friend says, 'I told him not to eat those cookies, and now he has a tummy ache because he didn't listen.' That's kind of like what this verse is saying, but with a prophet who didn't follow God's rules and got in trouble.

Historical Background

The Book of 1 Kings was written by multiple authors, likely around the 6th century BCE. It is part of the historical books in the Old Testament and was written to help the Israelites understand their history and relationship with God. The audience was primarily the Israelites, and the cultural setting was during the divided monarchy period.

Living It Out Today

In a modern context, consider a colleague who is warned not to engage in unethical behavior but does so anyway. The colleague faces consequences, reminding us of the importance of heeding warnings and following rules.

Topics

• obedience
• consequences
• God's will
• prophets
• warnings
• punishment

Related Verses

• 1 Kings 13:1-5
• Numbers 22:28-35
• Matthew 26:52
• 1 Samuel 26:10-12
• Acts 5:1-11

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this verse teach about obedience?

This verse teaches that obedience to God’s commands is crucial, and disobedience can lead to serious consequences.

How does this story relate to real-life scenarios?

It relates to situations where ignoring warnings or rules leads to negative outcomes, emphasizing the importance of listening and following advice.

Who are the prophets mentioned in this verse?

The first prophet is the man of God who disobeyed God's command, and the second is the prophet who brought him back and predicted the consequences.

What cultural insights can we gain from this verse?

It highlights the cultural significance of prophets and their role in conveying God’s messages and warnings to the people of Israel.