Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Da Jakob fikk vite at det var korn i Egypt, sa han til sønnene sine: «Hvorfor ser dere bare på hverandre? Jeg har hørt at det er korn i Egypt. Dra ned dit og kjøp korn til oss, så vi ikke dør.» Så dro de ti brødrene til Josef ned for å kjøpe korn i Egypt. Men Jakob sendte ikke Josefs bror Benjamin av sted sammen med brødrene, for han sa: «Han må ikke rammes av noen ulykke.» Sønnene reiste sammen med de andre som dro for å kjøpe korn, for det var stor matmangel i Kanaans land.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Jacob notices there is corn in Egypt and asks his sons why they are looking at each other. He is concerned about their lack of action to secure food for the family.
Explained for Children
Imagine you see a big bowl of ice cream and your friends are just staring at each other. You might ask, 'Why aren't you grabbing a spoon?' That's what Jacob is doing here, but with corn instead of ice cream.
Historical Background
This part of Genesis was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC, detailing the life of Jacob and his sons. The Israelites were facing a severe famine, and Jacob's sons had to go to Egypt to buy food.
Living It Out Today
Today, if you know of a solution to a problem, don't just sit and look at others. Take action and solve the issue. This can apply to work, family, or community problems.