Nehemiah 7:55

Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))

የበ​ር​ቆስ ልጆች፥ የሲ​ሣራ ልጆች፥ የታ​ማህ ልጆች፥

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists three groups of people: the children of Barkos, Sisera, and Tamah. It's part of a larger list of people returning to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. Nehemiah is compiling a list of those who are returning to rebuild the city and the temple.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're part of a big family reunion. Nehemiah is like the family historian, writing down all the names of the different families coming back home after a long time away. He mentions the Barkos family, the Sisera family, and the Tamah family as part of this big family reunion.

Historical Background

This verse is from the book of Nehemiah, written by Nehemiah around 445-420 BCE. Nehemiah was a leader who helped rebuild Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The audience was primarily the returning exiles and the Jews living in Jerusalem. The cultural setting was one of rebuilding and restoration after a period of exile and hardship.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse can remind us of the importance of community and the value of remembering our roots. Just as Nehemiah recorded the families returning to Jerusalem, we can appreciate the people and communities that form our own 'family tree' and support us.

Topics

• community
• rebuilding
• restoration
• family
• genealogy
• hope

Related Verses

• Ezra 2:54
• Ezra 2:55
• Ezra 2:56
• Numbers 1:17
• Exodus 12:37

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Nehemiah list these specific families?

Nehemiah was compiling a list of families returning to Jerusalem to rebuild the city and temple. Listing these families helps us understand the scope of the return and the community involved.

What was the significance of the families listed in Nehemiah 7:55?

These families were part of the Jewish community returning from exile. Their inclusion highlights the diversity and unity of the community during the rebuilding of Jerusalem.

How does this verse relate to the theme of restoration in the Bible?

This verse reflects the broader theme of restoration, showing the return of Jewish families to Jerusalem after exile, symbolizing the restoration of their home and community.

What can we learn from the genealogical lists in Nehemiah?

Genealogical lists like those in Nehemiah remind us of the importance of family and community heritage, and the value of remembering our roots and ancestors.