N wunnin Mezopotami lɔ tralɛ klanman kpa kun, ɔ nin jɛtɛ ufue b'ɔ tra kilo nnyɔn, ɔ nin sika ɔkwlɛ kpɔlɛ kun b'ɔ ju kilo kun nin bue e kpɔfuɛ'm be bɔlɛ nun. Nanwlɛ, kɛ n wunnin ninnge sɔ mun'n, m'an kwla tra-man min anwlɛn yɛ n fali-ɔ. N fuli kunman yɛ n fa be n fa fiali min tannin sua'n nun lɔ, jɛtɛ ufue'n wo i bo.»
What Does This Mean?
This verse is from Joshua speaking. He admits to taking valuable items from Jericho, which he was not supposed to do. He hid these items in his tent, showing his guilt and disobedience.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you found a really cool toy in a place you weren't supposed to take anything from. Joshua did something similar but with valuable things from a city. He hid them like a kid would hide a toy they shouldn't have taken.
Historical Background
Joshua 7 was written by Joshua or his contemporaries around 1400-1300 BCE. It is part of the historical narrative of the Israelites entering the Promised Land. The audience would have been the Israelites themselves, and the cultural setting was one of warfare and divine command.
Living It Out Today
Today, if someone takes something that doesn't belong to them and hides it, it's the same as lying. This verse reminds us that hiding our wrongdoings doesn't make them go away and can lead to deeper trouble.
