Hihte in, Joshua leh Israel mite in a zawh Jordan nitumna lam pang, Lebanon kuam sung Baalgad panin Seir lamah a kikhung to Jakah Mual kikala om tua gam kumpite ahi hi (Joshua in mualtung gam, lei niamna gam, Arabah gam, mual pang suk, gamlak, leh Negeb gam sunga om Hit mite, Amor mite, Kanaan mite, Perez mite, Hiv mite, leh Jebus mite, leitangte Israel minamte tungah amau' ngah ding tawh kizui-in a neih dingun pia hi);
What Does This Mean?
This verse lists the kings that Joshua and the Israelites defeated on the west side of the Jordan River. It describes the area from Baalgad in the valley of Lebanon to Mount Halak near Seir. The land was given to the tribes of Israel to live in, divided among them.
Explained for Children
Imagine a big playground that Joshua and his friends won from some mean bullies. They shared this playground with all their friends. This verse tells us about the whole playground, from one big tree to a tall mountain, and how they divided it up fairly.
Historical Background
Joshua 12 was written by Joshua, the leader of the Israelites after Moses, around the 14th century BCE. It was written for the Israelites to remember their conquests and the land that God had promised them. The setting was the Promised Land, where they were settling after their journey from Egypt.
Living It Out Today
In a modern scenario, if a community has won a large piece of land for a new park, this verse shows how they could divide it fairly among different groups within the community, ensuring everyone gets a share.