1 Kings 11:18

Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)

তেওঁলোকে মিদিয়নৰ পৰা ওলাই আহি পাৰণলৈ গৈছিল, এই ঠাইৰ পৰা তেওঁলোকে মানুহ লগত লৈ মিচৰলৈ গৈছিল আৰু পাছত মিচৰৰ ৰজা ফৰৌণৰ ওচৰলৈ গৈছিল৷ ৰজা ফৰৌণে তেওঁক এটা ঘৰ দিছিল, আৰু জীৱিকাৰ উপায় নিৰূপণ কৰি তেওঁক মাটিও দিছিল।

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a group of people who traveled from Midian to Paran, then brought more people from Paran to Egypt, where they met Pharaoh. Pharaoh gave them a home, food, and land. It shows how the group found support and resources in a new place.

Explained for Children

Imagine a group of friends who travel from one playground to another, then bring more friends along. When they reach a big city, they meet the mayor who gives them a nice house, food to eat, and a space to play. That’s what happened in this story!

Historical Background

1 Kings was written by an unknown author, possibly a prophet, around 900-700 BCE. The audience was likely the Israelites, and the context was a time of kings and significant political changes in the region.

Living It Out Today

Today, we can see this as a reminder that sometimes we need to move to a new place to find support and resources. Just like the group in the story, we might need to travel and seek help to thrive in new environments.

Topics

• migration
• support
• provision
• travel
• resourcefulness
• kingdoms

Related Verses

• Exodus 2:23
• Numbers 10:29
• Judges 8:10
• Isaiah 30:1
• Matthew 2:13

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did they travel from Midian to Paran?

The group likely traveled from Midian to Paran to seek allies or additional support for their journey and mission.

What was Pharaoh's role in this story?

Pharaoh provided the group with a home, food, and land, showing hospitality and support, possibly to form an alliance.

How does this story relate to migration?

This story illustrates the concept of migration and finding support in a new place, much like how people today seek better opportunities and resources in different locations.

What can we learn about resourcefulness from this verse?

The verse shows how the group sought and received resources from different places, highlighting the importance of being resourceful and adaptable in unfamiliar environments.