Judges 8:31

French (La Sainte Bible par Louis Segond 1910)

Sa concubine, qui était à Sichem, lui enfanta aussi un fils, à qui on donna le nom d'Abimélec.

Que signifie ce verset ?

This verse tells us that Gideon, a leader of Israel, had a concubine in Shechem who gave birth to his son named Abimelech. The verse does not specify who is speaking, but it provides important context about Gideon's family and his son who would later cause trouble for Israel.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine you have a friend who has a special friend in another town who gives birth to his child. The friend names the child, and that's what happened here. Gideon, a leader, had a special friend in Shechem, and she had his child named Abimelech.

Contexte historique

The Book of Judges was written by various authors, possibly including Samuel, during the period of the Judges in Israel, which was around 1200-1050 BCE. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was a time when Israel was governed by leaders called judges rather than kings.

Application pour aujourd'hui

In today’s context, this can be seen as a reminder of the consequences of our choices. Gideon’s choice to have a concubine led to a son who would later cause problems for Israel. Think about how your choices today can affect your family or community in the future.

Thèmes

• leadership
• family
• consequences
• choice
• Israel
• history

Versets liés

• Genesis 29:31
• 1 Kings 2:8
• Judges 9:1
• 1 Samuel 8:3
• 1 Corinthians 7:2

Questions fréquentes

Who was Gideon?

Gideon was a judge and military leader of Israel who led his people against the Midianites. He was known for his faith and victories despite great odds.

What is a concubine?

A concubine was a woman in an ongoing relationship with a man, often of higher social status, but with fewer rights than a wife. It was a common practice in ancient times.

Why is Abimelech's birth significant?

Abimelech's birth is significant because he later attempted to rule Israel, causing conflict and division among the Israelites, which is discussed in later chapters.

What can we learn from Gideon's family?

We can learn about the consequences of our choices and the importance of considering the impact of our actions on our families and communities.