Judges 7:24

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

ギデオンは使者をあまねくエフライムの山地につかわし、「下ってきて、ミデアンびとを攻め、ベタバラに至るまでの流れを取り、またヨルダンをも取れ」と言わせた。そこでエフライムの人々はみな集まってきて、ベタバラに至るまでの流れを取り、またヨルダンをも取った。彼らはまたミデアンびとのふたりの君オレブとゼエブを捕え、オレブをオレブ岩のほとりで殺し、ゼエブをゼエブの酒ぶねのほとりで殺した。またミデアンびとを追撃し、オレブとゼエブの首を携えてヨルダンの向こうのギデオンのもとへ行った。

この聖句の意味

Gideon sends messengers to the men of Ephraim, asking them to join him in battling the Midianites by controlling the water sources at Bethbarah and the Jordan River. The men of Ephraim respond by gathering and taking control of these areas.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine Gideon is like a team captain asking his friends to help him stop the bad guys from getting water. Just like when you ask your friends to help you clean up a mess, Gideon is asking for help to stop the enemy from getting what they need.

歴史的背景

This verse is from the Book of Judges, written around 1000-700 BCE. It was written to the Israelites to remind them of God's deliverance through judges like Gideon. The Israelites were fighting the Midianites, a neighboring group, and this verse details a strategic move during the battle.

今日への適用

In a modern scenario, if you are working on a team project, remember that cooperation and strategic planning can lead to success. Just as Gideon asked for help to control key areas, working together can help you take control of critical aspects of your project.

トピック

• strategy
• cooperation
• leadership
• faith
• warfare
• victory

関連する聖句

• Exodus 14:24
• Joshua 7:24
• 1 Samuel 11:3
• 2 Kings 3:25
• Luke 11:21

よくある質問

Why did Gideon need the men of Ephraim?

Gideon needed the men of Ephraim to help control strategic water points, making it harder for the Midianites to fight effectively.

What does it mean to 'take before them the waters'?

It means to secure water sources before the enemy can reach them, depriving the Midianites of a vital resource.

How does this verse show cooperation?

This verse shows cooperation as Gideon and the men of Ephraim work together to defeat a common enemy.

What can we learn about strategy from this verse?

We can learn that planning and working together on key points can be crucial in achieving a goal or overcoming challenges.