Dutch 1939 (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, 1939)
Ze moeten ons achterna zetten, tot wij ze van de stad hebben afgesneden. Want ze zullen denken: Ze vluchten voor ons als de vorige keer. Maar wanneer wij voor hen vluchten,
Wat betekent dit?
Joshua is explaining a strategy to his troops. He says that the enemy will chase them, believing they can win like before, allowing Joshua's forces to lure them away from the city and attack them from behind.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you're playing a game of tag. Your friend thinks you're running away, but really, you're leading them into a trap where your other friends are waiting to tag them. That's what Joshua is doing here.
Historische achtergrond
Joshua 8 was written by Joshua, the leader of the Israelites after Moses. It was written around 1400 BC and is part of the historical narrative of the Israelites entering and conquering the Promised Land.
Toepassing voor vandaag
In our daily lives, we can use strategic thinking to overcome obstacles. For example, if you're trying to solve a difficult problem at work, think about what steps you can take to make the problem more manageable and lead to a solution.