Ezra 8:20

Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))

ሌዋ​ው​ያ​ን​ንም እን​ዲ​ያ​ገ​ለ​ግሉ ዳዊ​ትና አለ​ቆቹ ከሰ​ጡ​አ​ቸው ናታ​ኒም ውስጥ ሁለት መቶ ሃያ ናታ​ኒ​ምን አመጡ፤ እነ​ዚ​ህም ሁሉ በስም በስ​ማ​ቸው ተሰ​በ​ሰቡ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists the Nethinims, a group of people appointed to serve the Levites, with 220 of them being named. The verse indicates that these individuals were assigned to support the Levites in their duties.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a group of helpers in your class who make sure everything is ready for the teacher. The Nethinims were like those helpers, making sure everything was ready for the Levites who were in charge of special jobs in the temple.

Historical Background

Ezra, a priest and scribe, wrote this part of the Bible around 450 BC. He was leading a group of exiles returning to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and restore worship. The Nethinims mentioned here were likely descendants of those originally appointed by David to assist the Levites.

Living It Out Today

This verse shows the importance of teamwork and the value of supporting roles. In a modern workplace, it could be a reminder to appreciate those in supportive positions who help ensure the smooth operation of larger projects.

Topics

• service
• teamwork
• history
• support
• community
• leadership

Related Verses

• 1 Chronicles 9:2
• Ezra 7:7
• Nehemiah 7:46
• Ezra 2:43
• Ezra 2:58

Frequently Asked Questions

Who were the Nethinims?

The Nethinims were a group of people appointed to serve in the temple under the Levites, often helping with maintenance and other tasks.

Why are they important in Ezra's narrative?

They are important because they represent the full complement of people involved in the rebuilding of the temple and restoration of worship in Jerusalem.

What can we learn about leadership from this verse?

This verse emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing support roles in leadership and teamwork, showing that every position is crucial.

How does this verse connect with the broader themes of Ezra?

This verse connects with the broader theme of restoration, highlighting the various groups involved in rebuilding the temple and reestablishing religious practices in Jerusalem.