Joshua 17:13

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَحِينَ قَوِيَ بَنُو إسْرَائِيلَ، أجبَرُوا الكَنعَانِيِّينَ عَلَى العَمَلِ كَعَبِيدٍ، لَكِنَّهُمْ لَمْ يَطْرُدُوهُمْ تَمَامًا.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Joshua tells us that even though the Israelites grew strong and powerful, they did not completely drive out the Canaanites as God had commanded. Instead, they made the Canaanites pay them tribute, showing a lack of obedience and faith.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a toy you really want, but your parents tell you to wait until your birthday. Instead of waiting, you take the toy but promise to put it away until your birthday. This verse is like that, where the Israelites didn't do what God asked, but tried to make it work their way.

Historical Background

Joshua was written by the prophet Joshua around 1370 B.C. It was written for the Israelites, who were entering and settling in the Promised Land. This verse reflects the challenges they faced in fully obeying God's commands.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse reminds us that we often fail to fully commit to God's commands. For example, we might not fully remove negative habits from our lives but instead allow them to continue in a limited way, showing a lack of obedience and faith.

Topics

• obedience
• faith
• consequences
• commitment
• sin
• promise

Related Verses

• Numbers 33:55
• Judges 1:27
• Judges 2:3
• Joshua 23:13
• Psalms 106:34

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the Israelites not drive out the Canaanites completely?

The Israelites did not fully obey God's command to drive out the Canaanites, perhaps due to fear or the desire to benefit from the Canaanites' labor, showing a lack of faith and obedience.

What are the consequences of not following God's commands?

The Israelites faced ongoing conflicts with the Canaanites, which could have been avoided if they had fully obeyed God's commands, illustrating that disobedience can lead to long-term problems.

How does this verse apply to our daily lives?

We must fully commit to God's commands and not just partially obey them. This means removing all forms of sin from our lives and fully trusting in God's guidance.

What does this verse teach us about faith?

This verse teaches us that true faith involves complete obedience to God's will, even when it is difficult, and that partial obedience can lead to problems and challenges.