Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Moses tok med seg beinknoklene etter Josef, for han hadde høytidelig bedt folket gi ham et løfte og sverge på at de ville holde det. Han hadde sagt: «Gud skal sannelig ta seg av dere, og når det skjer, skal dere ta mine bein med dere opp herfra.» Så dro de fra Sukkot og slo leir i Etam, i utkanten av ørkenen. Gud gikk foran og ledet dem på veien. Om dagen viste Han seg foran dem som en sky, en bevegelig søyle. Om natten så Han ut som flammende ild. Slik fikk de lys og kunne gå både dag og natt. Verken Skysøylen om dagen eller Ildsøylen om natten ble borte fra folket.
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us that Moses took Joseph's bones with him as they left Egypt. Joseph had promised the Israelites that God would visit them and they would take his bones out of Egypt when they left.
Explained for Children
Imagine you made a promise to your friend that you would take their favorite toy when you both move to a new house. Joseph made a similar promise to his people, and Moses made sure to keep that promise.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the Book of Exodus, written by Moses around 1440 BC. It was written to the Israelites who were about to leave Egypt and head towards the Promised Land, reminding them of their heritage and the promises made by their ancestors.
Living It Out Today
Today, we can see this as a reminder to keep our promises and to remember the legacy of those who came before us. For example, if a family member asks you to take care of something special after they're gone, it's important to remember and honor that request.
Joseph wanted to be buried in the land of Canaan, which was promised to his family by God, to fulfill God's promise to Abraham.
How did Joseph's promise influence Moses?
Joseph's promise highlighted the importance of keeping commitments, showing Moses the value of honoring ancestral promises and God's plan.
What can we learn about promises from this verse?
We learn that promises made to God and to others should be kept, and that keeping promises is a sign of faith and trustworthiness.
How does this verse relate to the broader Exodus story?
This verse emphasizes the continuity of God's promises over generations, linking Joseph's earlier commitment with the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land.