1 Chronicles 25:18

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَالحَادِيَةَ عَشْرَ عَلَى عَزَرْئِيلَ، وَأبْنَائِهِ وَأقَارِبِهِ، وَعَدَدُهُمُ اثْنَا عَشَرَ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists the eleventh leader of a group of singers and musicians in the temple, named Azareel. It mentions that Azareel, his sons, and his brothers together make up twelve people. This is part of a list detailing musicians in the temple.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're part of a big music band in school. The verse talks about one of the leaders of such a band, named Azareel. Just like how your band might have you, your friends, and your siblings, this band had Azareel, his sons, and his brothers, all making up twelve people in total.

Historical Background

This verse is from the Book of Chronicles, written by an unknown author around 538-458 BC. It was written for the Israelites returning from exile, detailing their history, and the organizational structure of their religious community in Jerusalem.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can remind us of the importance of family involvement in community service and leadership roles. Just as Azareel's family was involved in the temple's music ministry, families today can collaborate in community service projects or church ministries.

Topics

• family
• service
• leadership
• music
• community
• organization

Related Verses

• 1 Chronicles 25:1
• 1 Chronicles 25:9
• Psalm 87:7
• Amos 6:5
• Luke 1:67

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the role of Azareel in the temple?

Azareel was a leader among the musicians and singers in the temple, overseeing his family members who were also involved in the temple's musical service.

Why are family members listed together in the temple service?

Family members often worked together in the temple, showcasing the importance of family unity and collaboration in religious service and leadership roles.

How many people were in Azareel's group?

Azareel's group consisted of twelve people, including himself, his sons, and his brothers.

What can we learn from Azareel's family involvement?

We can learn about the value of family collaboration in service and leadership, as seen in Azareel's family's involvement in the temple's musical service.