Judges 20:42
Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
وَابْتَعَدُوا عَنْ بَنِي إسْرَائِيلَ مُتَّجِهِينَ نَحْوَ البَرِّيَّةِ، لَكِنَّ القِتَالَ أدرَكَهُمْ هُنَاكَ، وَكَانَ الَّذِينَ خَرَجُوا مِنَ المَدِينَةِ يَقْضُونَ عَلَيْهِمْ هُنَاكَ فِي الوَسَطِ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes a battle where the enemy tried to escape into the wilderness, but the Israelites caught up with them and destroyed them. The Israelites also killed those who came out of the cities to help the enemy.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game of tag in the park. The person who's 'it' is chasing you into the woods. You think you can hide, but they catch up and tag you. That's kind of what happened here, but with a very serious battle.
Historical Background
The Book of Judges was written during the period of the Judges in ancient Israel, likely around the 5th or 6th century BCE. It recounts the story of the Israelites and their battles against other tribes, with this particular verse focusing on a conflict where the Israelites emerged victorious.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, we might face situations where we feel overwhelmed and want to escape, but facing our problems head-on, like the Israelites did here, can lead to resolving them more effectively.
Topics
WarVictoryPursuitJudgmentConflictEscape
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the enemy mentioned in Judges 20:42?
The enemy in this verse refers to the Benjamites, who were one of the tribes of Israel but had rebelled against the other tribes in a series of conflicts.
What does it mean that 'the battle overtook them?'
This means that the Israelites caught up with the fleeing Benjamites and continued to fight them, even as they tried to escape into the wilderness.
Why were the people from the cities destroyed?
The people from the cities were destroyed because they supported the Benjamites in the conflict, and according to the rules of war at that time, aiding the enemy was punishable.
What can we learn from this battle?
We can learn that running away from a problem doesn't always solve it; often, facing the issue head-on can lead to a resolution, as seen with the Israelites' victory.