Judges 1:28
Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
ما معنى هذا؟
This verse explains that when the Israelites became strong, instead of completely driving out the Canaanites as commanded, they chose to make the Canaanites pay tribute to them. The verse doesn't attribute this to a specific speaker; it's a narrative of historical events. The key message is about the Israelites' failure to fully obey God’s command.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine if your parents told you to clean your room, but instead of doing it completely, you just asked your toys to be quiet. That's kind of what happened here. The Israelites were supposed to clear out the Canaanites, but they only made them pay tribute, which wasn't what God wanted.
السياق التاريخي
This verse is from the Book of Judges, written by an unknown author around the 5th century BC. It was written for the Israelites, to remind them of their history and the importance of following God's commands. At the time, the land of Canaan was occupied by various tribes, and the Israelites were settling in.
التطبيق اليوم
In today's context, this can be seen as a reminder to fully commit to our responsibilities and not settle for a halfway approach. For example, if someone is working on a project, they shouldn't just make it look good on the surface but should ensure it's completed thoroughly.