2 Kings 22:10

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

লেখক চাফনে ৰজাক এই কথাও জনালে, “প্রধান পুৰোহিত হিল্কিয়াই মোক এখন পুস্তক দিছে।” এইবুলি কৈ চাফনে ৰজাৰ আগত তাক পাঠ কৰিবলৈ ধৰিলে।

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Shaphan the scribe tells the king that Hilkiah the priest has given him a book. Shaphan then reads it to the king. The key message is about the discovery and reading of an important book by the king's officials.

Explained for Children

Imagine you found a really old book in your attic, and you show it to your parents. Then, you read it to them. That's what happened here, but the book was very important and the parents were the king and his helpers.

Historical Background

This verse is part of 2 Kings, a book written by prophets after the exile to chronicle the history of Israel and Judah. It describes events around 622 BCE, when King Josiah was trying to restore the worship of God in Judah. The book mentioned here is likely the Book of the Law.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, this verse reminds us of the importance of discovering and sharing valuable information. Just like Shaphan, we should seek out important resources and share them with those in leadership roles to guide decisions.

Topics

• discovery
• leadership
• reading
• restoration
• worship
• law

Related Verses

• Deuteronomy 31:24-26
• 2 Chronicles 34:14-15
• Joshua 24:26
• Ezekiel 3:1-3
• Luke 4:16-21

Frequently Asked Questions

What book did Hilkiah deliver?

The book referred to is likely the Book of the Law, also known as the Book of the Covenant, which contains the laws given by God to Moses.

Why was this book important?

The book was crucial because it contained the laws of God, which had been lost and were rediscovered during a time of religious reform in Judah.

What was the response of the king?

The king's response is not detailed in this verse, but the finding and reading of the book led to significant religious reforms in the kingdom.

How can we apply this verse to our lives?

We can look for and share valuable information with those in leadership roles, ensuring that decisions are made based on solid, reliable data and guidance.