Ezra 10:43

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَمِنْ بَنِي نَبُو: يَعِيئِيلُ وَمَتَّثْيَا وَزَابَادُ وَزَبِينَا وَيَدُّو وَيُوئِيلُ وَبَنَايَا.

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists the names of some individuals from the town of Nebo who were part of the return from exile. The names include Jeiel, Mattithiah, Zabad, Zebina, Jadau, and Joel, Benaiah. It's part of a larger list of people returning to rebuild Jerusalem.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you and your friends were on a big adventure to build a new treehouse. This verse is like a list of the friends who are coming along to help. Just like you might have a friend named Matt or Joel, these names are the names of the friends who are coming to help rebuild Jerusalem.

Historical Background

Ezra was written after the Babylonian exile, around the 5th century BCE. It records the return of the Jews to Jerusalem from Babylon. The audience would have been the returning exiles and later generations learning about their history.

Living It Out Today

When a community faces a challenge, like rebuilding after a disaster, every member's contribution is vital. Just like these individuals listed were part of the rebuilding effort, in modern contexts, each person's effort to help others rebuild their lives is valuable.

Topics

• community
• rebuilding
• names
• return from exile
• Israel
• leadership

Related Verses

• 1 Chronicles 9:1-34
• Ezra 2:1-70
• Nehemiah 7:4-73
• 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
• Romans 12:3-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of listing names in Ezra?

Listing names in Ezra helps to trace family lines and contributions to the rebuilding effort, indicating each person's role and importance in the community.

How does this verse relate to the theme of rebuilding?

This verse lists individuals contributing to the broader theme of rebuilding the community and the temple in Jerusalem after the exile.

Why is the origin of the people important?

The origin of these people helps to understand the broader context of the return from exile and the diverse contributions from different places in rebuilding Jerusalem.

What can we learn about community from this verse?

This verse teaches us that every individual, regardless of their name or background, plays a crucial role in rebuilding a community and achieving common goals.