1 Chronicles 4:23

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

እነርሱም የቤተ መንግሥት ሸክላ ሠራተኞች ሆነው ነጣዒምና ገዴራ ተብለው በሚጠሩ ከተሞች ይኖሩ ነበር።

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes potters and people living among plants and hedges. They worked for the king. It tells us about the people who lived in service to the king and their daily activities.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you were really good at making things with clay, like pots or bowls. Now, think about living in a place surrounded by lots of plants and bushes. This verse is talking about people who did just that and they made things for the king. They lived where they worked for the king.

Historical Background

1 Chronicles was written by an unknown author, likely a priest or scribe, after the Babylonian exile, around 400 BC. The text provides genealogies and historical details for the returned exiles to establish their lineage and roles in the restored community.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse reminds us about the importance of having a purpose and working towards serving others. Think of a time when you helped someone because you had a special skill, like fixing a toy for a younger sibling.

Topics

• service
• work
• community
• craftsmanship
• royalty
• settlement

Related Verses

• 1 Kings 4:21
• 2 Samuel 20:1
• Ezra 2:57
• 2 Chronicles 34:9
• Nehemiah 3:10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the potters mentioned in this verse?

The potters mentioned were skilled craftsmen who made pottery for the king and the community. Their work was important for daily life and the economy.

Why do they live among plants and hedges?

Living among plants and hedges suggests they were in a rural setting, possibly to be closer to their raw materials and the natural environment where they could easily gather clay and other resources.

How does this verse relate to the king?

The verse indicates that the potters and others worked directly for the king, highlighting the importance of their role in supporting the royal household and the broader community.

What can we learn from this verse about community roles?

This verse shows how different people had specific roles in the community, like potters, which were essential for the functioning and prosperity of the society.