Joshua 12:22
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse lists two kings who were defeated: the king of Kedesh and the king of Jokneam of Carmel. These are part of a list of kings defeated by the Israelites under Joshua. The key message is that these kings were among those who did not resist successfully.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you're playing a game where you have to take over different kingdoms. In this part of the game, you've successfully taken over two more places called Kedesh and Jokneam of Carmel. Each of these had a king, and now they're not in charge anymore because you won the game there.
歴史的背景
Joshua wrote this book, likely around 1400-1300 BC, to record the conquest of Canaan by the Israelites. The audience was the Israelites, who needed to understand their history and their God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. The cultural setting was one of military conquest and settlement in a new land.
今日への適用
In a modern context, this can be seen as a reminder of overcoming obstacles in life. Imagine you're facing a big project at work or school; just like these kings were defeated, you can overcome these challenges with perseverance and faith.