1 Chronicles 11:46

Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))

መዓ​ዊው ኤሊ​ኤል፤ ኢያ​ር​ባኢ፥ ልጁ ዮሳኢ፥ ኤል​ነ​ዓ​ምና ሞዓ​ባ​ዊው ይትማ፤

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists the names of several individuals: Eliel the Mahavite, Jeribai, Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite. It provides a list of people who likely served in David's kingdom. The key message is about the inclusion of various people in the kingdom.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game where you need different friends to help you. This verse is like a list of your friends, each with a special job to do. Just like in the game, everyone has a part to play!

Historical Background

1 Chronicles was written by Ezra or a scribe from his school after the Babylonian exile, around 450-425 BCE. It was aimed at the returning exiles to help them rebuild their community and remember their history. The verse reflects the diverse makeup of David's kingdom, including people from different backgrounds.

Living It Out Today

In a modern workplace, consider how diversity brings different strengths and perspectives. Just as Eliel, Jeribai, Joshaviah, and Ithmah contributed to David's kingdom, each person in a team can bring unique skills and viewpoints to the table.

Topics

• diversity
• community
• leadership
• kingdom
• genealogy
• service

Related Verses

• 1 Kings 1:32
• 2 Samuel 23:36
• Ezra 2:51
• Nehemiah 7:53
• 1 Samuel 22:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that Eliel is called a Mahavite?

Eliel being called a Mahavite indicates his origin from a place or tribe known as Mahavite, emphasizing the diversity within David's kingdom.

How does Ithmah the Moabite fit into the context of David's kingdom?

Ithmah's presence highlights the inclusion of foreigners in David's kingdom, reflecting a policy of integration and unity despite diverse backgrounds.

What can we learn about community from this verse?

This verse teaches us about the importance of diversity in community, where individuals from different backgrounds contribute their unique strengths.

How does 1 Chronicles 11:46 relate to leadership?

It shows that effective leadership involves recognizing and utilizing the strengths of a diverse group of people, which can lead to a more cohesive and successful community.