Ut laj Gedeón quixtakla lix takl saß lix naßaj laj Efraín, li tzûl ru, ut quixye reheb: —Cauresihomak êrib chixcßulbaleb laj Madián. Texxic saß eb li naßajej Bet-bara bar incßaß cham chi us li haß, ut têram xbeheb laj Madián re nak incßaß teßnumekß jun pacßal li nimaß Jordán, chan. Ut eb li ralal xcßajol laj Efraín queßxbânu joß quiyeheß reheb.Ut queßxchap cuibeb li nequeßtaklan saß xyânkeb laj Madián. Aßaneb laj Oreb ut laj Zeeb. Laj Oreb queßxcamsi saß li sakônac Oreb xcßabaß. Ut queßxcamsi laj Zeeb saß li naßajej li naxyatzß cuiß lix uvas laj Zeeb. Nak queßsukßi chak chirâlinanquileb laj Madián, queßxcßam chak lix jolomeb laj Oreb ut laj Zeeb ut queßxkßaxtesi re laj Gedeón jun pacßal li nimaß Jordán.
What Does This Mean?
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.
Explained for Children
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.
Historical Background
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.
Living It Out Today
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.