Joshua 12:21
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse lists the kings of Taanach and Megiddo, two cities. Joshua is recording the list of conquered kings as part of a larger historical account. The key message is the completeness and detail of the conquest.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you're playing a game where you conquer different areas. This verse is like a scorecard, listing the names of the two areas you've won over. It's like saying, 'I got Taanach and I got Megiddo!'
歴史的背景
Joshua wrote this as part of the book detailing the conquest of Canaan. It was written around 1400-1300 BCE for the Israelites, to remind them of their history and God's faithfulness in fulfilling promises made to their ancestors.
今日への適用
In modern terms, this verse can remind us to keep a record of our victories, no matter how small. Just like Joshua recorded each conquered city, we can list our accomplishments to remind us of our progress and God's support.