Judges 3:12

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَفَعَلَ بَنُو إسْرَائِيلَ الشَّرَّ أمَامَ اللهِ مَرَّةً أُخْرَى. فَسَلَّطَ اللهُ عِجلُونَ مَلِكَ مُوآبَ عَلَى إسْرَائِيلَ، لِأنَّهُمْ فَعَلُوا الشَّرَّ أمَامَ اللهِ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that the Israelites did something wrong again in God's eyes, so He allowed Eglon, the king of Moab, to be strong against them as a consequence of their bad actions.

Explained for Children

Imagine you keep breaking your promise to clean your room. Your parents decide to let you face the consequences by not allowing you to play outside. In this story, the Israelites kept doing wrong things, so God let Eglon and his army be strong against them as a way to teach them a lesson.

Historical Background

The Book of Judges, likely compiled from various sources by a sage or prophet, was written after the Israelites settled in Canaan. The original audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting reflects the challenges of maintaining faith and obedience in a newly conquered land filled with pagan influences.

Living It Out Today

Consider a scenario where an employee repeatedly violates company policy. The management might choose to let the employee face the consequences of their actions by allowing competitors to outperform them, serving as a harsh lesson for them to change their behavior.

Topics

• consequences
• obedience
• punishment
• forgiveness
• divine intervention
• judgment

Related Verses

• Joshua 23:16
• 1 Samuel 12:15
• Psalms 106:40-42
• Romans 1:24
• Revelation 2:4

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did God allow Eglon to be strong against Israel?

God allowed Eglon to be strong against Israel as a consequence of the Israelites' disobedience, to correct their behavior and bring them back to obedience.

What was the main reason for the Israelites' downfall mentioned in Judges 3:12?

The Israelites' downfall was due to their repeated disobedience and evil actions against God, which led to divine punishment.

How can this verse help us understand God's discipline?

This verse shows that God uses discipline to correct disobedience, much like a parent disciplines a child to teach them right from wrong.

What can we learn about forgiveness from Judges 3:12?

While not directly about forgiveness, this verse highlights the importance of turning back to God when we do wrong, as forgiveness follows repentance.