Judges 21:19

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

তেতিয়া তেওঁলোকে ক’লে, “তোমালোকে জানা যে, প্রতি বছৰে চীলোত যিহোৱাৰ উদ্দেশ্যে এক উৎসৱ হয়; এই চীলো চহৰখন বৈৎএলৰ উত্তৰ ফালে, যি পথ বৈৎএলৰ পৰা চিখিমৰ ফালে উঠি গৈছে তাৰ পূৱফালে আৰু লেবোনাৰ দক্ষিণ ফালে আছে।”

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes the location of an annual feast of the LORD at Shiloh. It is located north of Bethel, east of the road leading from Bethel to Shechem, and south of Lebonah. The people are indicating the specific location of this important religious event.

Explained for Children

Imagine there's a big party at Shiloh every year. It's like a birthday party for God! The party is right next to a big tree, but it's not on the side where you'd find the playground. It's on the other side, closer to the ice cream truck, and just a bit away from where you can smell the flowers. That's where everyone meets to celebrate!

Historical Background

The Book of Judges was written by various authors, possibly Samuel, around the 10th century BCE. This verse provides geographical details about the location of a significant religious festival in Israel's early history. The audience would have been the Israelites, and the cultural setting was characterized by tribal organization and the central importance of religious feasts.

Living It Out Today

This verse can remind us of the importance of gathering for worship and community events today. Just like the Israelites had a specific place for their annual feast, we can find value in having regular times and places for our own spiritual gatherings, reinforcing community bonds and shared beliefs.

Topics

• worship
• community
• feast
• religious sites
• geography
• traditions

Related Verses

• 1 Samuel 1:1-28
• 1 Samuel 2:12-17
• Exodus 23:14-17
• 1 Kings 8:1-66
• Hebrews 10:25

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was the location of the feast important?

The precise location helped people find the event, emphasizing the importance of gathering for religious purposes.

What was the significance of this feast?

The feast was a yearly event for worship and community, reflecting the cultural and religious importance of such gatherings in ancient Israel.

How did the feast impact daily life?

The feast likely impacted daily life by bringing people together from different areas, reinforcing community and religious practices.

What can we learn from the description of the feast location?

We can learn about the importance of specific places for worship and the value of regular, communal gatherings in maintaining religious and social bonds.