2 Kings 10:11

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

এইদৰে যেহূৱে যিজ্ৰিয়েলত থকা আহাবৰ বংশৰ সকলো অৱশিষ্ট লোকক, অৰ্থাৎ তেওঁৰ সকলো প্ৰধান লোকক, তেওঁৰ প্ৰণয়ৰ বন্ধুসকল আৰু তেওঁৰ পুৰোহিতসকলক বধ কৰিলে। তেওঁলোকৰ আৰু কোনোৱেই জীয়াই নাথাকিল।

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Jehu, a king of Israel, kills everyone from the family of Ahab in Jezreel, including his family members, close friends, and priests. This action was part of Jehu's efforts to eliminate the influence of Ahab's family and their religious practices.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you were cleaning up your room and you decided to throw away all your old toys that you don't play with anymore. Jehu did something similar, but much more serious. He got rid of everyone who was part of Ahab's family to make sure they couldn't cause trouble anymore.

Historical Background

This verse is from the Old Testament book of 2 Kings, written by several authors around the 6th century BC. It was intended for the Israelite community and describes the historical events and kings of the time, including the actions of Jehu.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can be a reminder to deal decisively with harmful influences in our lives. For example, if someone is constantly bringing you down or leading you to make bad choices, it might be necessary to distance yourself from that person, just as Jehu acted to protect his kingdom.

Topics

• judgment
• leadership
• family
• loyalty
• purification
• history

Related Verses

• 2 Kings 9:21
• 1 Kings 16:30
• 1 Kings 21:22
• Jeremiah 31:30
• Romans 12:2

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Jehu kill everyone from Ahab's family?

Jehu was trying to eliminate the influence of Ahab's family and their religious practices, which he considered to be harmful to the kingdom of Israel.

What was the cultural setting when this was written?

This was written during a time when the Israelite kingdom was divided, and there was a strong emphasis on religious practices and the influence of kings on the community.

How can we apply this verse to our lives today?

We can consider this verse as a reminder to remove negative influences from our lives and make decisions that protect our wellbeing and the wellbeing of our community.

Are there any other Bible verses that relate to this one?

Yes, other verses like 2 Kings 9:21 and Romans 12:2 discuss similar themes of dealing with harmful influences and transformation in our lives.