2 Chronicles 19:2

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

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that Jehu, who was a seer, told King Jehoshaphat that it's wrong to support people who don't follow God. Jehu warned that God's anger would come upon the king because of this.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a friend who always tells lies and doesn't like to play fair. If you keep helping them and being nice to them, even though they're not a good friend, you might get in trouble. Jehu is telling the king he shouldn't be friends with people who don't like God.

Historical Background

2 Chronicles was likely written after the exile, around 538-323 BC. It's part of the post-exilic literature written for the returned exiles to remind them of their history and the importance of following God's laws. The audience was the community of Judah, who needed guidance on how to rebuild their faith and society.

Living It Out Today

In today's context, this verse reminds us not to support or encourage people who do bad things, especially if those actions go against our values. For example, if a friend at work is always cheating and you help them cover it up, you might end up in trouble too.

Topics

judgmentloyaltyconsequencesGod's angerwisdomadvice

Related Verses

1 Kings 16:7Proverbs 13:201 Corinthians 15:332 Chronicles 19:71 John 5:19

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jehu in 2 Chronicles 19:2?
Jehu is a prophet, or seer, who speaks truth to King Jehoshaphat about supporting those who are ungodly.
What does it mean to help the ungodly?
It means to support or encourage people who do not follow God's laws or act in ways that are not in line with God's will.
Why did God's anger come upon King Jehoshaphat?
Because Jehoshaphat was helping and loving those who hated God, which goes against God's commandments.
How can this verse guide our choices today?
It guides us to avoid supporting or encouraging people who act against our values and God's will, to avoid negative consequences.
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