Joshua 18:8

Turkish 2018 (Kitabı Mukaddes Eski ve Yeni Ahit)

Ve adamlar kalkıp gittiler; ve Yeşu gidenlere memleketi yazmağı emredip dedi: Gidin, memleketi dolaşıp onu yazın, ve yanıma dönün; ve burada, Şiloda, RABBİN önünde sizin için kura çekeceğim.

Bu ne anlama geliyor?

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.

Çocuklar için açıklama

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.

Tarihsel arka plan

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.

Bugün için uygulama

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.

Konular

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

İlgili ayetler

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

Sık sorulan sorular

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.