Judges 21:13

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

তাৰ পাছত ইস্রায়েলীয়াসকলে ৰিম্মোন শিলত থকা বিন্যামীনীয়া লোকসকললৈ বার্তা পঠাই শান্তিৰ চুক্তি কৰিবলৈ বিচাৰিলে।

What Does This Mean?

This verse says that the whole group of Israelites sent some people to talk to the people of Benjamin who were hiding in a place called the rock Rimmon. They wanted to ask them to come out peacefully.

Explained for Children

Imagine you and your friends are playing hide and seek. Some of your friends are hiding in a really good spot, and you want them to come out without any fighting. You send a nice note asking them to come out and play nicely.

Historical Background

The book of Judges was written to record the history of Israel's judges and their leadership. This specific passage is set during a time of conflict and reconciliation between the Israelites and the tribe of Benjamin, written around the 10th century BCE.

Living It Out Today

In a modern context, this verse can teach us about the importance of seeking peaceful resolutions. For example, if you have a conflict with a friend, instead of avoiding them or getting angry, try to talk to them calmly and work things out.

Topics

• peace
• conflict resolution
• reconciliation
• communication
• community
• leadership

Related Verses

• Genesis 19:29
• 1 Samuel 23:14
• 1 Kings 12:16
• Matthew 5:9
• Romans 12:18

Frequently Asked Questions

Why were the Benjamites hiding in the rock Rimmon?

The Benjamites were hiding because they were at war with the other tribes of Israel and were seeking refuge from this conflict.

What does it mean to call peaceably?

To call peaceably means to reach out to someone with a peaceful intention, without any threat or aggression, seeking a peaceful resolution.

How does this verse connect to the theme of reconciliation?

This verse shows the effort made by the Israelites to reconcile with the Benjamites, highlighting the importance of making peace after conflict.

What can we learn about leadership from this verse?

This verse teaches us that leaders should aim to resolve conflicts peacefully and work towards unity and harmony within the community.