2 Chronicles 30:1
Baoule (NYANMIƐN NDƐ'N 1998)
Famiɛn Ezekias nin Izraɛl famiɛn awlo lɔ sran dandan mun, ɔ nin Zerizalɛmfuɛ'm be yiali, be buli akunndan kɛ be ´di Delɛ-cɛn'n anglo i nnyɔn su'n nun, afin b'a kwla di-mɛn i blɛ nga be di i titi'n nun. Yɛlɛ kɛ Nyanmiɛn nyrun jranfuɛ nga be yoli bé wun saun'n b'a yo-man pɛ, yɛ sran'm b'a yia-man Zerizalɛm lɔ. Kɛ bɔ famiɛn'n nin nzrafuɛ'm be nuan sɛli sa sɔ'n su'n ti'n, ɔ man be waan be ´yia Izraɛlfuɛ'm be kwlaa nga be o kɛ ɔ fɛ i mɛn'n i ngua lɔ lele bɔ fa ju nglo lɔ'n, kɛ be bla Zerizalɛm be wa di cɛn'n, afin nga be klɛli i kɛ be nian su be yo'n, sran kaan sa yɛ be niannin su be yoli-ɔ. Famiɛn'n yili sran ɔli Izraɛl mɛn wunmuan'n nin Zida mɛn wunmuan'n nun. I waan be ko yia sran mun nan be wa di cɛn sɔ'n Anannganman b'ɔ ti Izraɛl Nyanmiɛn'n i dunman nun i bɔbɔ Nyanmiɛn'n i sua'n nun lɔ. Ezekias klɛli fluwa kɛ be ko fa man akpasua nga be tran mɛn'n i nglo lɔ'n bɔbɔ.
What Does This Mean?
King Hezekiah of Judah sends invitations to the people of Israel, Judah, Ephraim, and Manasseh to join him in celebrating the Passover in Jerusalem. He wants to bring the people back to worshiping God together.
Explained for Children
Imagine your friend invites you to a big party to celebrate your favorite holiday. King Hezekiah is inviting all his friends and neighbors to a special party at God's house, so everyone can remember and thank God together.
Historical Background
The author of 2 Chronicles, traditionally thought to be Ezra, writes this text around 400 BC. The audience includes post-exile Jews in Jerusalem. Hezekiah's reign (around 715-686 BC) marks a period of religious reform and reuniting the people of Israel and Judah in worship.
Living It Out Today
Think about a time when you reached out to family or friends to share something important, like a meal or a celebration. Like Hezekiah, we can take the initiative to gather people together to celebrate our faith and deepen our connection with God.
Topics
worshipcommunityrenewalleadershipfaithtradition
Related Verses
Exodus 12:1-282 Kings 18:1-20:21Ezra 6:19-22Luke 22:14-201 Corinthians 5:7-8
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Hezekiah send letters to Ephraim and Manasseh?
Hezekiah wanted to reunite the divided kingdom of Israel and Judah, inviting even those from the northern tribes to participate in the Passover celebration to strengthen their bond through shared worship.
What was the historical significance of the Passover celebration?
Passover commemorates the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt. It's a reminder of God's covenant with his people and the importance of faith and obedience to God.
How does this verse relate to leadership in faith?
It shows how leaders can play a crucial role in uniting people around faith, setting an example by organizing religious events that foster community and spiritual renewal.
What can we learn about the Passover from this verse?
This verse highlights that Passover is a communal event that strengthens faith and unity among believers, emphasizing the importance of gathering together to remember and celebrate God's blessings.