Judges 20:6

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

فَأخَذْتُ جَارِيَتِي، وَقَطَّعْتُهَا قِطَعًا، وَأرسَلْتُهَا فِي كُلِّ أنْحَاءِ أرَاضِي بَنِي إسْرَائِيلَ، لِأنَّهُمُ ارتَكَبُوا هَذَا العَمَلَ الشِّرِّيرَ المَخزِيَ وَالأخرَقَ.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, a man named the Levite is speaking. He describes how he cut his concubine into pieces and sent them across Israel, to show the severity of the sins committed. This act was meant to convey how bad the situation had become in Israel.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you had a favorite toy, and you were so upset about something that you broke it into pieces and showed everyone how broken it was. That's kind of what this man did, but with a person, to show how bad things were in his country.

Historical Background

The book of Judges was written by an unknown author in the early monarchy period of Israel, around 1000-900 B.C.E. The audience was the Israelites, and the story is set in the tribal confederacy period, where this act reflects the breakdown of social order and moral corruption.

Living It Out Today

In today's world, this can be seen as a warning against extreme actions to address social issues. Instead of resorting to violent or drastic measures, we should focus on dialogue and community building to address societal problems.

Topics

• morality
• community
• sin
• violence
• rebellion
• justice

Related Verses

• Leviticus 18:24
• Hosea 4:11
• Ezekiel 22:9
• 2 Kings 21:11
• Revelation 18:23

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the Levite cut his concubine into pieces?

The Levite did this to shock the Israelites and show the severity of the sins committed in the town, hoping to rally the tribes to take action.

What sins were committed in Israel?

The sins mentioned were lewdness and folly, which refer to immoral acts and foolish behavior that had led to a moral breakdown in society.

How did this event impact the Israelites?

This event shocked the Israelites and led to a civil war, highlighting the deep moral decay in their society and the need for change.

What can we learn from this story today?

We can learn that extreme actions to address societal issues can have severe consequences and that addressing problems through dialogue and community engagement is more effective.