Joshua 18:8

Thai Bible (TNCV) 2007 - New Contemporary Version (พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย)

เมื่อคนเหล่านั้นออกเดินทางเพื่อจะไปสำรวจดินแดน โยชูวาสั่งพวกเขาว่า “จงไปสำรวจและบันทึกลักษณะของดินแดนนั้น แล้วกลับมาหาข้าพเจ้า เพื่อข้าพเจ้าจะได้ทอดสลากแบ่งสรรดินแดนให้แก่พวกท่านต่อหน้าองค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้าที่ชิโลห์”

ข้อนี้หมายความว่าอะไร?

Joshua tells the men who are going to explore the land to walk through it and describe it, so he can later divide the land among the tribes of Israel by casting lots before the LORD in Shiloh.

อธิบายสำหรับเด็ก

Imagine you're playing a game where you need to find out what's in a big box. Joshua tells some friends to look inside the box and tell him what they see. Then, he will decide who gets what from the box, by asking God to help him choose fairly.

บริบททางประวัติศาสตร์

The book of Joshua was written by Joshua or a compiler soon after his death. It details the conquest and division of the Promised Land among the Israelites. This verse takes place after the initial battles, as the land is being divided according to God's promise.

การประยุกต์ใช้วันนี้

This verse teaches us the importance of thorough investigation and fairness. In a modern scenario, if a group of friends is dividing a large inheritance, they should explore all aspects of the property and make decisions based on fairness and consultation with trusted advisors.

หัวข้อ

• exploration
• fairness
• division
• God's guidance
• leadership
• promise

ข้อพระคัมภีร์ที่เกี่ยวข้อง

• Numbers 26:55
• Joshua 14:2
• Joshua 19:51
• Acts 1:26
• Acts 13:19

คำถามที่พบบ่อย

Why did Joshua need to cast lots?

Casting lots was a way to make decisions based on divine guidance. It helped ensure the division of land was fair and according to God's will.

What does 'describe the land' mean?

It means to carefully examine and document the land, noting its features, boundaries, and resources, so it could be fairly divided among the tribes.

Why is Shiloh important in this context?

Shiloh was a significant religious center where the tabernacle was located. Conducting the lot casting there ensured the process was done in the presence of God.

What can we learn from Joshua's leadership style?

Joshua demonstrates the importance of thorough planning and seeking divine guidance. His leadership emphasizes fairness and the use of trusted advisors.