Spanish BLPH (La Palabra (versión hispanoamericana))
Al enterarse los israelitas de que los rubenitas, los gaditas y la media tribu de Manasés habían erigido un altar frente al país de Canaán y junto al círculo de piedras que está a orillas del Jordán, en territorio israelita,
¿Qué significa esto?
The Israelites heard that the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh had built an altar across the Jordan River. This altar was outside the land of Canaan, which caused concern among the other tribes.
Explicado para niños
Imagine if your friends built a big playground in the middle of the forest, and you thought they were going to play there instead of with you. That's how the Israelites felt when they heard about the altar the other tribes built.
Contexto histórico
Joshua 22:11 is part of the book of Joshua, which was written around 1400 BCE. The book describes the conquest and settlement of Canaan by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership. This verse reflects the tensions between different tribes of Israel.
Aplicación para hoy
In modern life, this verse can teach us about the importance of communication and trust. If a friend or colleague seems to be making a decision that could isolate them from the group, it's important to talk things out and ensure everyone understands each other.