Indonesian BIS 1985 (Alkitab dalam Bahasa Indonesia Masa Kini)
Dan TUHAN membuat umat Israel menang atas mereka. Orang Israel menyerang dan mengejar mereka sampai sejauh Misrefot-Maim dan Sidon di sebelah utara, dan sejauh Lembah Mizpa di sebelah timur. Pertempuran terus berkobar sampai tidak seorang pun dari musuh yang tersisa--semuanya mati.
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This verse describes how God helped the Israelites defeat their enemies, who were chased all the way to different places like great Zidon, Misrephothmaim, and the valley of Mizpeh. They pursued and defeated them completely, leaving no survivors.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine if you were playing a game and someone helped you win against all the other players. That's what happened here. God helped the Israelites win their battle and they chased the other team until they won completely.
Latar belakang sejarah
The book of Joshua was written by Joshua, the leader of the Israelites after Moses, around the 14th century BC. It describes the conquest of Canaan and the division of the land among the tribes of Israel. The audience was the Israelites, and it was meant to remind them of God's power and faithfulness.
Penerapan hari ini
In today's context, this verse can remind us that with God's help, we can overcome our challenges, no matter how difficult they seem. It's about trusting in God's strength and guidance to achieve victory.