2 Kings 14:24

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

তেওঁ যিহোৱাৰ দৃষ্টিত যি বেয়া তাকে কৰিলে আৰু নবাটৰ পুত্র যাৰবিয়ামে ইস্রায়েলৰ দ্বাৰাই যিসকলো পাপ কৰাইছিল, তেওঁ সেইসকলো পাপ কৰি থাকিল; সেইসকলোৰে পৰা তেওঁ আঁতৰ নহ’ল।

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that King Menahem did bad things and didn't stop doing the wrong things started by Jeroboam. He kept leading the people of Israel into sin. This was not pleasing to God.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're in a classroom and there's a rule against eating candy. But one day, a student starts bringing candy every day and sharing it, breaking the rule. Now, another student follows this rule-breaker instead of listening to the teacher. That's kind of like what this verse is saying about the king and the people.

Historical Background

2 Kings was likely written by several prophets after the fall of Israel. It details the kings of Israel and Judah, focusing on their adherence to God's laws. This verse is about King Menahem, who ruled Israel around 750 BC.

Living It Out Today

Think about a friend who encourages you to do something wrong, like cheating on a test. If you continue to follow this friend’s lead, you’re not only breaking the rules but also making a bad choice. Just like King Menahem, we must choose to follow what is right, not what others do wrong.

Topics

• sin
• leadership
• God's will
• consequences
• Israel's history
• kings

Related Verses

• 1 Kings 12:26-33
• 2 Kings 17:21-23
• Jeremiah 25:1-7
• Matthew 23:29-32
• Romans 6:1-2

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD' mean?

It means that Menahem's actions were not pleasing to God and went against God's will.

Who was Jeroboam the son of Nebat?

Jeroboam was the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the split from Judah. He established practices that led the people away from God.

Why is Menahem compared to Jeroboam?

Both kings led Israel into sin by continuing practices that were against God's commandments, leading the people away from righteousness.

What can we learn from Menahem's actions?

We learn the importance of not following the wrong path set by others and the need to lead with integrity and righteousness.