2 Kings 20:17

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

‘শুনক, এনে দিন আহিব যেতিয়া আপোনাৰ ৰাজগৃহত যি সকলো আছে আৰু আপোনাৰ পূর্বপুৰুষসকলে সঞ্চয় কৰা যি যি আজি পর্যন্ত আছে, সকলো বেবিলনলৈ লৈ যোৱা হ’ব। যিহোৱাই কৈছে, একোৱেই বাকী নাথাকিব।

What Does This Mean?

This verse from 2 Kings 20:17 says that everything in King Hezekiah's house, including what his ancestors had stored, will be taken to Babylon. God is speaking and warning that nothing will be left behind.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you had a big toy box with all your favorite toys. God is telling King Hezekiah that one day, all those toys will be taken away to a faraway place called Babylon. He won’t have any of them left.

Historical Background

The book of 2 Kings was written by prophets around 560 BCE, recounting the history of the kings of Israel and Judah. This verse speaks to King Hezekiah, a king of Judah, about the impending Babylonian exile. The prophecy reflects the cultural setting of the Assyrian and Babylonian dominance.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse can remind us of the temporary nature of earthly possessions. For example, a business owner facing a downturn can see this as a reminder to focus on what truly lasts, rather than material success.

Topics

• prophesy
• judgment
• exile
• temporal possessions
• divine intervention
• warning

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 25:12
• Isaiah 39:6
• Daniel 1:2
• Ezekiel 21:22
• Matthew 6:19

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in 2 Kings 20:17?

God is speaking directly to King Hezekiah, warning him about the future events involving Babylon.

What is the significance of Babylon in this verse?

Babylon represents the place to which all the treasures and possessions of Hezekiah and his ancestors will be taken, symbolizing the loss and exile of the kingdom.

Can this verse be applied to modern situations?

Yes, it can remind us to not place too much value on material possessions and to focus on what truly lasts, such as spiritual values and relationships.

What other Bible verses relate to 2 Kings 20:17?

Verses like Jeremiah 25:12 and Daniel 1:2 also speak about the Babylonian exile and the loss of treasures and people.