2 Kings 15:18
French (La Bible expliquée)
Durant toute sa vie, il fit ce qui déplaît au Seigneur, et ne cessa pas de commettre les mêmes péchés que Jéroboam, fils de Nebath, qui avait poussé le peuple d'Israël à pécher. Les annales assyriennes confirment les données des v. 19 et 29: Téglath-Phalasar III (745-727) se donne le nom de Poul après avoir pris Babylone, vers 729. Elles confirment aussi le tribut (nettement exagéré ici) que lui paye Menahem, en 738. La mise à contribution des riches donne à penser: est-ce un signe de justice sociale ou de grande pauvreté? Dans son élan impérialiste, l'Assyrie annexe tout le nord-est du royaume d'Israël: le spectre de la déportation se manifeste clairement pour la première fois. Un nouveau cycle de violence, noté avec sécheresse et résignation, marque les trois derniers règnes en Israël. Péca ne règne en fait que cinq ou six ans. Son assassin, Osée, ne doit pas être confondu avec le prophète du même nom, son contemporain.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes a king who continued to do things that were displeasing to God, following in the footsteps of Jeroboam who led Israel into sin. The verse does not indicate who is speaking; it's a narrative statement about the king's actions and choices.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you started doing something your parents said was not good, and you kept doing it even though you knew it was wrong. That's what this king did. He kept doing bad things, just like a previous king named Jeroboam did.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the Book of 2 Kings, traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah or other scribes. It was written around the 6th century BCE, recounting the history of the kings of Israel and Judah and their adherence (or lack thereof) to God's laws. The audience was likely the Israelite people in exile, reminding them of their past mistakes.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse reminds us of the importance of not following bad examples. If you notice a friend or colleague making choices that you know are wrong, it's important to make a different choice and seek guidance on the right path.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jeroboam in this verse?
Jeroboam was the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the split from Judah. He is remembered for leading Israel into idolatry and setting a pattern of sin.
What does it mean to be evil in the sight of the LORD?
Being evil in the sight of the LORD means doing things that go against God's commandments, often involving actions that harm others or lead them away from God.
How does this verse relate to leadership?
This verse shows the impact of leadership choices on a community. A leader's bad choices can lead others into sin and away from God's path.
What can we learn about faithfulness from this verse?
Faithfulness involves resisting the temptation to follow wrong paths, even when others are doing so. It requires staying true to God's teachings regardless of the company you keep.