Joshua 15:51

French Bible (BBB) Bible Bovet Bonnet (1900)

Gossen, Holon et Guilo: onze villes et leurs villages.

Que signifie ce verset ?

This verse lists the names of three more cities—Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—along with the villages around them. These cities are part of a list of eleven cities in total, and it's from the book of Joshua, which describes the division of land among the Israelites.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine you have a map of your neighborhood, and you're pointing out your friend's house, the park, and the ice cream shop. Just like that, this verse is pointing out some important places in the land where the Israelites lived.

Contexte historique

The book of Joshua was written by Joshua or later historians, around the 14th century BC. The audience was the Israelites who were settling the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. It reflects the administrative and territorial organization of the tribes of Israel.

Application pour aujourd'hui

In modern terms, this verse reminds us of the importance of community and understanding our place within it. Just as these cities and villages were part of a larger land division, we too are part of our communities and must understand our role within them.

Thèmes

• community
• settlement
• geography
• land division
• administration
• inheritance

Versets liés

• Joshua 19:41
• Joshua 15:25
• Joshua 15:30
• Joshua 15:41
• Joshua 19:22

Questions fréquentes

Why are these specific cities mentioned?

These cities were significant in the territorial division of the Promised Land, each representing a part of the land allocated to the tribes of Israel.

What was the role of the villages?

Villages were smaller communities surrounding the main cities, often providing support in terms of agriculture, trade, and population for the larger city centers.

How does this relate to modern city planning?

While this is an ancient text, it can be seen as a model for organizing land and communities, which is still relevant in modern urban planning and community development.

What was the importance of Goshen, Holon, and Giloh?

These cities were part of the territory of Judah and played important roles in the administrative and social structure of the land division among the Israelites.