2 Kings 11:5

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

তাৰ পাছত তেওঁ তেওঁলোকক নির্দেশ দি ক’লে, “আপোনালোকে এই কাম কৰিব লাগিব: আপোনালোকৰ যিসকলে বিশ্রামবাৰে কাম কৰিবলৈ যাব, তেওঁলোকৰ তিনি ভাগৰ এভাগে ৰাজগৃহ পহৰা দিব।

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that a leader is giving instructions to a group. He says that every third person entering on the Sabbath will be responsible for guarding the king's house. This is about organizing guards to protect the king.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game where you need to protect a special house. The leader says that every third person who shows up on a special day will be on guard duty to keep the house safe. It's like making sure the house is always watched over.

Historical Background

The Book of 2 Kings was written by prophets or scribes around 560-540 BCE. It records the history of the kings of Israel and Judah, and this section deals with the reforms and protection of the young king Joash. The culture was centered around the worship of God and the importance of the king's safety.

Living It Out Today

In a modern context, this verse can be applied to organizing a community watch program. If a neighborhood decides to keep watch at different times to ensure safety, they might divide the responsibility among its members, ensuring that at any given time, someone is watching over the community.

Topics

• leadership
• protection
• responsibility
• organization
• Sabbath
• guardianship

Related Verses

• 1 Samuel 15:13-15
• 2 Chronicles 23:6-8
• Exodus 20:8-11
• Numbers 28:9-10
• Matthew 12:1-14

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is every third person chosen?

Choosing every third person ensures a systematic rotation of duties, allowing for a balanced distribution of responsibility among the group members.

What does this verse teach about the Sabbath?

This verse shows that even on the Sabbath, which is a day of rest, responsibilities like guarding the king's house are still maintained, highlighting the importance of both rest and duty.

How does this verse relate to community protection?

It illustrates a method for organizing community protection by dividing responsibilities among members, ensuring continuous watch over a key area or individual.

What can we learn about leadership from this verse?

Leadership involves organizing and delegating responsibilities effectively to maintain order and safety, as seen in the careful planning of guard duty.