Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin (Buk Baibel Long Tok Pisin 2008 + DC)
Bihain em i kamap long graun bilong ol Israel na em i winim biugel long ples maunten bilong Efraim, bilong singautim ol man bilong Israel i kam pait. Ol i kam bung, na Ehut i tokim ol olsem, “Yupela bihainim mi. Bikpela i givim pinis ol birua bilong yupela, ol Moap, long han bilong yupela. Bai yupela i winim ol.” Orait ol i bihainim Ehut na i go daun lusim ples maunten na ol i go pasim rot bilong ol Moap i no ken brukim wara Jordan na ranawe i go. Na ol i pait long ol Moap na i no gat wanpela i ranawe. Nogat tru.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, a man named Gideon blew a trumpet on a mountain in Ephraim to gather the Israelites. The Israelites then came down the mountain to follow him, showing unity and obedience in their mission.
Explained for Children
Imagine Gideon was like the captain of a team. He blew a whistle on a big hill, and all his teammates heard it and came down to follow him. Just like how your friends might come to play with you when you call them!
Historical Background
This verse is from the Book of Judges, written to recount the history of the Israelites during the period of judges. The audience is the Israelites, and the cultural setting is one of tribal governance and conflict with surrounding nations.
Living It Out Today
In a modern scenario, imagine a community leader sounding the alarm for a community service project. Like Gideon, the leader mobilizes people for a common cause, highlighting the importance of unity and leadership in community action.