Joshua 13:21

Amharic Bible (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (የብሉይና የሐዲስ ኪዳን መጻሕፍት))

የሜዳውም ከተሞች ሁሉ፥ በሐሴቦንም የነገሠው የአሞራውያን ንጉሥ የሴዎን መንግሥት ሁሉ ነበረ፤ ሙሴም እርሱንና በምድሪቱ የተቀመጡትን የሴዎንን መሳፍንት፥ የምድያምን አለቆች ኤዊን፥ ሮቆምን፥ ሱርን፥ ሑርን፥ ሪባን መታቸው።

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Joshua lists the cities and regions conquered by Moses, including the kingdom of Sihon. It mentions specific leaders who were defeated, such as Evi and Rekem. The key message is about the victory and the extent of the land taken.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a big game of capture the flag. This verse is like saying, 'We won the game and took over all the enemy's bases!' It talks about the leaders of the other team who were defeated.

Historical Background

Joshua, who succeeded Moses as the leader of the Israelites, wrote this section. It was written around 1400-1300 BCE to the Israelites as they prepared to enter and settle the Promised Land. This was a crucial time as they established their presence in Canaan.

Living It Out Today

In a modern context, this verse can remind us of the importance of recognizing and celebrating the victories in our lives and communities, whether they are personal achievements or collective efforts towards a common goal.

Topics

• victory
• leadership
• conquest
• history
• biblical geography
• Israelites

Related Verses

• Numbers 21:21-31
• Deuteronomy 2:26-37
• Deuteronomy 3:1-11
• Joshua 12:1-6
• Judges 11:19-28

Recommended Reading

Commentary Joshua Commentaries → Get This Bible Amharic Bible (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (የብሉይና የሐዲስ ኪዳን መጻሕፍት)) Study Bible →

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Sihon in the Bible?

Sihon was the king of the Amorites who ruled over Heshbon. He was one of the leaders defeated by Moses as the Israelites traveled to the Promised Land.

What does this verse teach about leadership?

This verse illustrates the importance of leadership in achieving collective goals and the impact of strong leadership in overcoming obstacles and enemies.

How is this verse relevant to modern readers?

It serves as a reminder of the historical context of the Israelites and their journey, providing insight into the challenges and victories of leadership and perseverance.

What cities are mentioned in this verse?

The verse mentions the cities of the plain and the kingdom of Sihon, though it doesn't list specific cities by name. The focus is more on the regions and leaders defeated.