Judges 17:2

Amharic Catholic Version (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ - (ካቶሊካዊ እትም - ኤማሁስ)) No Year

እናቱን፥ “አንድ ሺህ አንድ መቶ ሰቅል ብር ተሰርቆብሽ፥ የሰረቀውን ሰው ስትራገሚ ሰምቼሽ ነበር፤ ብሩ ከእኔ ዘንድ ይገኛል፤ የወሰድሁት እኔ ነኝ” አላት። ከዚያም እናቱ፥ “ልጄ፤ ጌታ ይባርክህ” አለችው።

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, a son confesses to his mother that he took the eleven hundred shekels of silver she had lost and cursed about. She responds by blessing him, expressing her joy and relief.

Explained for Children

Imagine you lost your favorite toy and got really upset. Later, your little brother tells you he found it and had it all along. You'd feel happy and relieved, right? That's kind of what's happening here, but with money instead of a toy.

Historical Background

The Book of Judges, written by various authors, narrates the period of the Judges in Israel, roughly 1200-1050 BCE. This verse likely reflects the cultural norms and familial dynamics of the time, where family honor and integrity were paramount.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, if you've ever taken something that wasn't yours and later felt the need to confess, this story shows the importance of honesty and the potential for forgiveness and blessing that can follow confession.

Topics

• honesty
• forgiveness
• family
• confession
• blessing
• integrity

Related Verses

• 1 Samuel 15:19-20
• Psalms 32:1-5
• John 8:1-11
• Luke 19:1-10
• James 5:16

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the silver?

The silver in Judges 17:2 represents something of great value that the mother had lost and the son took, making it a central element in their relationship and story.

Why did the son confess?

The son might have felt guilty or sensed the need to restore trust and honor within his family, leading him to confess his deed.

How does this relate to forgiveness?

The mother's reaction shows a willingness to forgive and bless her son, illustrating the power of forgiveness and reconciliation.

What can we learn from this story?

We can learn about the importance of honesty and the potential for forgiveness and blessing that can come from admitting and confessing our mistakes.