Joshua 18:13
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes part of the boundary of the land given to the tribe of Benjamin. It goes from Luz, which is also called Bethel, down to Ataroth-adar near the hill south of Bethhoron. This is a geographical description in the larger context of how the land was divided among the tribes of Israel.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're drawing the edge of your room on a big map. This verse is like that, but for a piece of land given to a group of people called Benjamin. It tells us where their land starts and ends, just like you might draw lines to show where your room begins and ends.
Historical Background
Joshua 18:13 is part of the Book of Joshua, written by Joshua or a scribe under his direction around 1400-1370 BCE. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was the conquest and settlement of Canaan after their exodus from Egypt. This book documents the division of the land among the twelve tribes of Israel.
Living It Out Today
In today’s context, this verse can remind us of the importance of boundaries and how they define our spaces and responsibilities. Just as the land was divided, we can think about our own roles and the limits within which we operate, whether in work, family, or community life.