1 Chronicles 25:10

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَالثَّالِثَةُ عَلَى زَكُّورَ وَأبْنَائِهِ وَأقْرِبَائِهِ، وَعَدَدُهُمُ اثْنَا عَشَرَ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse mentions that Zaccur, along with his sons and brothers, totaled twelve people. It is part of a larger list detailing the divisions of musicians in the service of God during temple worship. No specific speaker is identified; it's a factual record.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a group of friends who play music together at church. This verse is like saying, 'Zaccur's team has twelve people, including his family members. They all help make music for God.'

Historical Background

1 Chronicles was written by an unknown author after the Babylonian exile, around 400 BC. The audience was the returning exiles rebuilding their community in Jerusalem. This text provides a record of the genealogies and divisions of the Levites.

Living It Out Today

In modern settings, this verse can remind us of the importance of teamwork in serving God. Just like Zaccur and his family worked together to provide music for worship, we can also find ways to collaborate with our families and friends to serve our communities.

Topics

• service
• family
• music
• community
• worship
• genealogy

Related Verses

• 1 Chronicles 6:31-33
• 1 Chronicles 23:6
• 1 Chronicles 23:25
• 1 Chronicles 25:8
• Nehemiah 11:17

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Zaccur?

Zaccur was one of the leaders of the divisions of musicians in the service of God during temple worship, as recorded in the book of 1 Chronicles.

Why are there twelve people mentioned?

The number twelve signifies a full division or team within the Levites, likely corresponding to the twelve tribes of Israel.

What was the role of these musicians in the temple?

These musicians played an important role in leading worship and providing music for the various rituals and ceremonies in the temple.

How does this verse relate to the overall context of 1 Chronicles?

This verse is part of a detailed record of the genealogies and divisions of the Levites, highlighting the organization and importance of various roles in the temple worship system.