Deuteronomy 2:22
French (BFC) 1997 (Bible en Français Courant)
Le Seigneur agit de la même façon en faveur des Édomites, descendants d'Ésaü, qui habitent la région de Séir: il extermina les Horites à l'arrivée des Édomites qui les dépossédèrent et s'installèrent à leur place; et ils y sont encore aujourd'hui.
What Does This Mean?
This verse explains how God acted similarly to the descendants of Esau, who lived in Seir, as He did to the Horites, whom He removed to make room for Esau's descendants. Moses is speaking, and the key message is about divine intervention in settling lands.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing with your toys, and a bigger kid comes and takes your toys away. But then, your best friend comes and the bigger kid leaves. Your friend gets to keep the toys and play with them. This is like what happened to the Horites and Esau's people.
Historical Background
Moses wrote this as part of his farewell address to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land. This was around 1400 BC. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was the wilderness, where they had been wandering for 40 years.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this can be applied to scenarios where one group is displaced by another, often due to historical conflicts or natural disasters. It reminds us that there are larger forces at work beyond human control and that sometimes, new opportunities arise from such shifts.
Topics
divine interventiondisplacementsettlementhistorypromised landconflict resolution
Related Verses
Numbers 20:14-21Genesis 36:20-30Judges 5:4-5Psalms 105:37-38Acts 7:16
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Horims mentioned in this verse?
The Horims, also referred to as the Horites, were an ancient people who lived in the area of Seir before being displaced by Esau's descendants.
What does 'succeeded them' mean in this context?
'Succeeded them' means that Esau's descendants took over the land and lived there after the Horites were removed.
How does this verse relate to Moses' farewell speech?
This verse is part of Moses' recounting of the Israelites' journey and the divine interventions that shaped their path, including the displacement of peoples in the land they were about to enter.
What can we learn about divine intervention from this verse?
This verse teaches us that God intervenes in the affairs of nations and peoples, often for reasons that may not be immediately clear, but which are part of a larger plan.