Ezra 10:24

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

ከመዘምራን ወገን፦ ኤልያሺብ። ሻሉም፥ ጤሌምና ኡሪ፤

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists some names from the group of singers and porters who returned to Jerusalem after the exile. Eliashib is from the singers, and Shallum, Telem, and Uri are from the porters. The verse helps us understand the different roles people played in the temple services.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're part of a big school play. There are people who sing, and others who make sure everyone gets to their seats safely. This verse talks about some of those helpers, like Eliashib who sang, and Shallum, Telem, and Uri who made sure everyone was where they needed to be.

Historical Background

This verse is part of the book of Ezra, written by the prophet Ezra after the Babylonian exile. It was written around 450 BCE and is aimed at the returning Jewish community, detailing the re-establishment of their religious life in Jerusalem.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, imagine you're part of a community cleanup project. Like the singers and porters, each person has a specific role that is important for the success of the project. Whether you're cleaning, coordinating, or managing, every role matters.

Topics

• leadership
• service
• rebuilding
• community
• roles
• restoration

Related Verses

• 1 Chronicles 9:15
• 1 Chronicles 9:20
• Nehemiah 7:44
• 1 Chronicles 25:1
• Nehemiah 12:8

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are singers and porters mentioned in this verse?

Singers and porters had important roles in the temple. Singers were responsible for leading worship through music, while porters were the gatekeepers, ensuring the temple was secure and orderly.

How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of Ezra?

This verse is part of a list of individuals who had married foreign wives and needed to separate from them. It shows the meticulous record-keeping of Ezra and the community to ensure purity in worship.

What can we learn about the structure of the temple service from this verse?

The verse highlights the structured roles within the temple, showing the importance of organization and specific duties in maintaining the temple's functions and rituals.

How does this verse help us understand the importance of roles in a community?

It illustrates that every role, whether it is singing or gatekeeping, contributes to the overall functioning of the community. Each person's specific role is essential for the community's success.