Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Så sendte Gideon bud til alle som bodde i Efraims fjelland: «Kom ned mot midjanittene og ta fra dem vanningsplassene helt til Bet-Bara og Jordan.» Mennene skyndte seg av sted og tok kontroll over vanningsplassene. De tok midjanittenes to fyrster, Oreb og Se’eb, til fange. De drepte Oreb ved Orebklippen, og Se’eb drepte de ved Se’ebs vinpresse. De forfulgte Midjan og tok med seg hodene til Oreb og Se’eb for å gi til Gideon på den andre siden av Jordan.
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.