Ezra 8:11

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَمِنْ بَنِي بَابَايَ زَكَرِيَّا بْنُ بَابَايَ وَمَعَهُ ثَمَانِيَةٌ وَعِشرُونَ رَجُلًا.

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists Zechariah, the son of Bebai, along with 28 other men who were traveling together. The verse is part of a larger list of people returning to Jerusalem from exile. The key message is about the journey and the individuals involved in this significant return.

Explained for Children

Imagine you and your friends are on a big trip to visit an old family home you haven't seen in a long time. Zechariah and his friends are like that, going back to their old home, Jerusalem, to rebuild it.

Historical Background

Ezra 8:11 is from the book of Ezra, written around the 5th century BCE. It details the return of a group of Jews from Babylon to Jerusalem after their exile. The audience is the Jewish community, and the cultural setting involves a time of rebuilding and restoration.

Living It Out Today

Today, when a community comes together to support a rebuilding effort after a disaster, they might look to this verse for inspiration. Like Zechariah and his group, they can see themselves as part of a larger effort to restore what was lost.

Topics

• leadership
• community
• restoration
• exile
• return
• rebuilding

Related Verses

• Ezra 2:2
• Nehemiah 7:7
• 1 Chronicles 9:1
• Exodus 12:37
• Luke 2:36-38

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Zechariah mentioned specifically?

Zechariah was likely a leader or someone important among the returning exiles, making him notable enough to be mentioned by name.

What was the purpose of listing the names?

Listing names helped to account for all the people involved in the return and highlighted the community's effort in rebuilding Jerusalem.

How does this verse relate to other parts of Ezra?

This verse is part of a detailed record in Ezra that tracks the return of exiles and their contributions to rebuilding Jerusalem.

What can we learn about community from this verse?

We can learn about the importance of community effort and leadership in achieving a common goal, like rebuilding a city.