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.