Judges 21:23

Arabic Bible (GNA) Good News Arabic - 1993 (الترجمة العربية المشتركة)

ففعَلَ بَنو بنيامينَ كذلِكَ وا تَّخَذوا نِساءً بِـحسَبِ عَدَدِهِم مِنَ الرَّاقِصاتِ اللَّواتي ا ختَطَفوهُنَّ. وا نصَرَفوا ورجَعوا إلى ميراثِهِم وبَنوا المُدُنَ وسَكَنوها.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes the Benjaminites taking wives from the women who were dancing, as part of a solution to their shortage of wives. They then returned to their land and rebuilt their cities. It shows how they followed the plan they had agreed upon.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game where you need to find friends to play with. The Benjaminites were like you, and they found their friends from a group of girls who were dancing. After that, they went back home and fixed up their towns to live in again.

Historical Background

The book of Judges was compiled sometime between the 12th and 10th centuries BCE. It is part of the Deuteronomic History, which includes Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings. The text was written for the Israelites to understand their history and the consequences of their actions.

Living It Out Today

Today, we can see this verse as a reminder that following through with plans we agree upon can lead to solutions. Just like the Benjaminites rebuilt their lives, we can rebuild our communities by working together and staying committed.

Topics

• community
• rebuilding
• commitment
• solutions
• agreement
• resolution

Related Verses

• Genesis 29:21
• Exodus 34:10
• Joshua 22:10
• 1 Samuel 18:20
• Matthew 14:13

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the problem the Benjaminites were trying to solve?

The Benjaminites faced a shortage of wives after a civil war. They needed to find wives to ensure the survival of their tribe.

How did the Benjaminites choose their wives?

They took the women who were dancing at a festival, which was part of a plan to solve their lack of wives without directly violating the ban on giving them women.

What does this verse tell us about the culture at the time?

It reveals that culture and tradition played a significant role in marriage arrangements, and festivals were important social events where such things could be negotiated.

How can this verse be relevant to our lives today?

This verse shows the importance of following through on agreements and rebuilding after difficult times, which can be applied to community building and personal recovery efforts today.