Judges 9:9
Vietnamese Contemporary 2015 (Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại)
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In this verse, the olive tree is speaking and saying it doesn't want to leave its important job of providing oil, which is used to honor God and people, to become a ruler over the trees. The olive tree values its role and service.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine you're a lemonade stand owner who makes the best lemonade in town. One day, someone asks if you want to be the mayor instead. You think, 'Should I give up making the best lemonade just to be mayor?' That's like what the olive tree is thinking here.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
The Book of Judges was likely compiled by several authors over time, possibly by the prophets Samuel and later scribes. This passage is part of a fable within the narrative and was written to the Israelites to illustrate the folly of choosing an unworthy leader.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
In a modern scenario, a teacher might be asked to take on a leadership role at school. She might think about whether leaving her teaching role, which she loves and which is vital to students, is worth becoming an administrator. This story reminds us to consider what we value most.