(23-37) Na rĩĩrĩ, rĩrĩa Daudi aarĩ Heburoni thigari nyingĩ njoorua nĩciathiire mwena wake nĩguo ikamũteithĩrĩrie gũtuĩka mũthamaki ithenya rĩa Saũlũ, o ta ũrĩa MWATHANI eeranĩire. Mũigana wa thigari icio wahaanaga ta ũũ:mũhĩrĩga wa Juda: arũme ngiri ithathatũ na magana manaana (6,800), ciarĩ na indo cia mbaara o ũũ wegamũhĩrĩga wa Simeoni: arũme ngiri mũgwanja na igana rĩmwe (7,100), njamba cia kũrũa mbaaramũhĩrĩga wa Lawi: arũme ngiri inya na magana matandatũ (4,600)arũmĩrĩri a Jehoiada wa rũciaro rwa Harũni: arũme ngiri ithatũ na magana mũgwanja (3,700)andũ a nyũmba ya Zadoku, mwanake warĩ njoorua na kũrũa mbaara: atongoria mĩrongo ĩĩrĩ na eerĩ;mũhĩrĩga wa Benjamini (na nĩguo warĩ wa Saũlũ): arũme ngiri ithatũ (3,000), (andũ aingĩ a mũhĩrĩga ũyũ maathĩkagĩra Saũlũ).Mũhĩrĩga wa Efiraimu: arũme ngiri mĩrongo ĩĩrĩ na magana manaana (2,800), andũ maarĩ igweta mbarĩinĩ ciaonuthu ya mũhĩrĩga wa Manase ya mwena wa ithũĩro: arũme ngiri ikũmi na inyaanya (18,000) arĩa maathuurĩĩtwo magatue Daudi mũthamakimũhĩrĩga wa Isakaru: atongoria magana meerĩ (200) o hamwe na andũ arĩa maatongoragia (atongoria mooĩ gũkũũrana mahinda, na makamenya ũrĩa Aisiraeli maagĩrĩirwo nĩgwĩka)mũhĩrĩga wa Zebuluni: arũme ngiri mĩrongo ĩtaano (50,000), ehokeku, meeheyanĩĩte kũrũa mbaara, na maarĩ na ũũgĩ wa kũhũthĩra indo ciothe cia mbaaramũhĩrĩga wa Nafutali: atongoria ngiri ĩmwe (1,000) hamwe na arũme ngiri mĩrongo ĩtatũ na mũgwanja (37,000) andũ maarĩ na matimũ na ngomũhĩrĩga wa Dani: arũme ngiri mĩrongo ĩĩrĩ na inyaanya na magana matandatũ (28,600) andũ maarĩ na ũũgĩ wa kũrũa mbaara;mũhĩrĩga wa Asheri: arũme ngiri mĩrongo ĩna (40,000) maikaraga mehaarĩirie kũrũamũrĩmo wa irathĩro wa rũũĩ rwa Jorodani: arũme ngiri igana rĩa mĩrongo ĩĩrĩ (120,000) a mũhĩrĩga wa Reubeni, Gadi na nuthu ya mũhĩrĩga wa Manase maarĩ na ũũgĩ wa kũhũthĩra indo ciothe cia mbaara.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes a group of people crossing the Jordan River during a flood. They successfully defeated the people living in the valleys around them. It shows bravery and divine assistance.
Explained for Children
Imagine a river that's so full of water it's like a big bathtub overflowing. A group of friends jumps into this water and crosses it to surprise the people living nearby. They do so well that they make all the neighbors run away! This shows how sometimes, even when things look really hard, we can do amazing things with help.
Historical Background
The book of 1 Chronicles was written by unknown authors, possibly Ezra, around 400 BC. It was written to remind the Jews in Jerusalem of their glorious past and to encourage them to stay faithful to God. The context is post-exile, where the Israelites are trying to rebuild their life and faith.
Living It Out Today
In today’s world, this verse can remind us that when we face seemingly insurmountable challenges, such as a flooded river, we can still overcome them with courage and support from others or divine assistance. For example, if you’re facing a difficult exam or a challenging project, remember that with the right support and courage, you can overcome these obstacles.
What does it mean when it says 'the Jordan had overflown all its banks'?
It means the Jordan River was flooded, making it very dangerous and difficult to cross. This highlights the bravery and faith of those who crossed it.
Who were the people that went over Jordan?
These were likely Israelite warriors, possibly part of David's army, who bravely crossed the flooded Jordan to fight and secure the land.
What does it mean to put to flight the people of the valleys?
It means they successfully defeated and chased away all the people living in the valleys surrounding the Jordan River, showing their strength and victory.
Why is this event important in the Bible?
It demonstrates the faith and courage of the Israelites and their reliance on God for protection and success in battle, which was crucial for rebuilding their nation post-exile.