Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin (Buk Baibel Long Tok Pisin 2008 + DC)
Josua wantaim ol Israel i winim olgeta king bilong ol taun i stap long hap san i go daun bilong wara Jordan, stat long taun Balgat long ples daun bilong Lebanon na i go inap long maunten Halak klostu long kantri Idom. Ol i kisim ples maunten na ol liklik maunten long hap san i go daun na ples daun bilong wara Jordan na ol liklik maunten klostu long Jordan na ples wesan nating na distrik Negev long hap saut. Bipo ol Hit na ol Amor na ol Kenan na ol Peres na ol Hivi na ol Jebus i stap long dispela graun. Na Josua i tilim dispela graun na givim long ol lain Israel, na em i kamap graun bilong ol stret.
What Does This Mean?
This verse lists the kings that Joshua and the Israelites defeated on the west side of the Jordan River. It describes the area from Baalgad in the valley of Lebanon to Mount Halak near Seir. The land was given to the tribes of Israel to live in, divided among them.
Explained for Children
Imagine a big playground that Joshua and his friends won from some mean bullies. They shared this playground with all their friends. This verse tells us about the whole playground, from one big tree to a tall mountain, and how they divided it up fairly.
Historical Background
Joshua 12 was written by Joshua, the leader of the Israelites after Moses, around the 14th century BCE. It was written for the Israelites to remember their conquests and the land that God had promised them. The setting was the Promised Land, where they were settling after their journey from Egypt.
Living It Out Today
In a modern scenario, if a community has won a large piece of land for a new park, this verse shows how they could divide it fairly among different groups within the community, ensuring everyone gets a share.