Judges 9:21
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Jotham, who is Abimelech's brother, runs away and hides in a place called Beer because he is afraid of Abimelech. This verse shows the fear and action taken by Jotham to protect himself from his brother's threats.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your brother was being mean and you felt scared, so you decided to go hide in your friend's house until things got better. That's what Jotham did, he ran to a place called Beer to stay safe from his brother Abimelech.
Historical Background
The Book of Judges was written by various authors, possibly including Samuel, and compiled around 1000 BCE. The text was meant for the Israelites, to remind them of God's guidance and the consequences of disobedience. This verse is part of the narrative about the Israelite judge Abimelech and his conflict with his half-brother Jotham.
Living It Out Today
Imagine you have a coworker who is causing you stress and fear. You might take steps to protect yourself by spending less time around them or finding a new job. Jotham's actions remind us that it's okay to remove ourselves from harmful situations for our well-being.