Judges 21:17

Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))

ደግ​ሞም፥ “ከእ​ስ​ራ​ኤል አንድ ነገድ እን​ዳ​ይ​ደ​መ​ሰስ ከብ​ን​ያም ላመ​ለ​ጡት ርስት ይኑር።

What Does This Mean?

The people decided that the survivors of the tribe of Benjamin should have a place in the inheritance of the land. This was to ensure that the tribe of Benjamin would not be completely wiped out from Israel. The key message is about preserving the tribe and its heritage.

Explained for Children

Imagine a family with only a few members left. The other families in the community decided to make sure those few members still get to be part of the family, so the family doesn't disappear completely. That's what happened here with the tribe of Benjamin.

Historical Background

This verse is from the Book of Judges, traditionally attributed to Samuel, written around 1050 BCE. It reflects a time when Israel was divided into tribes, and ensuring the survival of each tribe was crucial for maintaining their cultural and religious identity.

Living It Out Today

In today's context, this verse can be applied to the importance of preserving cultural heritage within communities. For example, a small town might organize events and activities to keep its unique traditions alive, ensuring its culture is not lost over time.

Topics

• tribal heritage
• preservation
• identity
• community
• inheritance
• survival

Related Verses

• Numbers 26:1-56
• Joshua 14:1-5
• 1 Chronicles 9:1-44
• Romans 11:1-24
• Ephesians 2:11-22

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was it important to preserve the tribe of Benjamin?

Preserving the tribe of Benjamin was crucial to maintain the completeness of the twelve tribes of Israel, which was important for their cultural and religious identity.

What does this verse teach about inheritance?

This verse highlights that inheritance is not just about land or possessions, but also about ensuring the continuation of a tribe or community’s lineage and traditions.

How can this verse be applied in modern society?

It can be applied by emphasizing the importance of preserving cultural and community heritage, ensuring that unique traditions and identities are not lost over time.

What were the challenges faced by the tribe of Benjamin?

The tribe of Benjamin faced the challenge of near extinction, making it crucial for the community to find ways to ensure its survival and inclusion in the larger Israeli society.