2 Chronicles 35:21
Ayamar Bible (Qullan Arunaca)
Ucampis Necao reyejj qhitanacwa qhitäna aqham saniñapataqui: “Judá orakenquiri rey, jan nayampi nuwasirejj jutistati. Jichhamänjja janiw nayajj jumampi nuwasir jutcti, jan ucasti yakha marcampi nuwasiana jicjjatasta. Diosaw nayarojj: Mäqui saram, sasa situ. Uqhamasti juman asquimataquejja, jan Dios contra tucumti, Diosajj nayampiwa, uqhamat jupajj jan jumar tucjcätamti” sasa.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is about King Josiah of Judah receiving a message from the king of Egypt, Pharaoh Necho, who is telling him not to interfere because God commanded him to make haste against his enemy. The key message is about obedience to divine command and the consequences of meddling with God's plans.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game and your friend tells you not to stop them because they have a special mission from a coach. It's like that, but with kings and God. The king of Egypt tells the king of Judah to not get in the way because God told him to hurry up and fight his enemy.
Historical Background
This verse is from the book of 2 Chronicles, written by the Chronicler, likely after the exile, around the 4th century BCE. The Chronicler's audience was the returning exiles to Jerusalem. The context is the historical period of the kings of Judah and the conflict with Egypt.
Living It Out Today
In a modern scenario, if you are asked to focus on your own tasks and not interfere with someone else's mission, it's important to respect that. Just like the king of Egypt wanted the king of Judah not to meddle with God's plan, we should also respect when others have a specific mission or task.
Topics
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is speaking in 2 Chronicles 35:21?
The speaker in this verse is the king of Egypt, Pharaoh Necho, who sends a message to King Josiah of Judah.
What was the main point of Pharaoh's message?
The main point of Pharaoh's message was to warn Josiah not to interfere with his mission, as he believed God had commanded him to make haste against his enemy.
How does this verse relate to the themes of obedience and divine intervention?
This verse highlights the theme of obedience to divine command and the consequences of interfering with God's plans. It shows that Pharaoh believed he was acting under God's direction.
Can you provide a practical application of 2 Chronicles 35:21?
A practical application of this verse is to respect the missions or tasks that others are called to do, especially if they believe they are following divine guidance, and avoid meddling with their plans.