Joshua 21:42
Vietnamese (Kinh Thánh Tiếng Việt 1925)
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This verse in Joshua tells us that every city given to the Levites had its own surrounding area, or suburb. It confirms that all the cities allocated were complete with their required spaces. The key message is about the completeness and fairness in the allocation of these cities.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine you have a set of toy houses, and each house comes with its own little yard around it. That's what this verse is talking about. Every city given to the Levites had its own little area around it, just like each toy house has its own yard.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
Joshua was written by the prophet Joshua around 1350 B.C. It was written for the Israelites who were entering the Promised Land. The cultural setting was the allocation of land to the tribes of Israel, with special attention to the Levites who needed cities and suburbs for their religious duties.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
In modern times, this verse can remind us of the importance of having a space for community and spiritual growth, like a church or community center that has its own space for activities and gatherings.