Ezra 8:13
Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
مِنْ بَنِي أدُونِيقَامَ، وَهَذِهِ أسْمَاءُ آخِرِهِمْ: ألِيفَلَطُ وَيَعِيئِيلُ وَشَمْعِيَا وَمَعَهُمْ سِتُّونَ رَجُلًا.
What Does This Mean?
This verse lists three people named Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah from the family of Adonikam, along with sixty other males. It's part of a larger list of people returning from exile to rebuild Jerusalem.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where you need to count all your friends who are coming to your birthday party. Here, we're counting some friends named Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and their friends, who are coming to help rebuild a big city.
Historical Background
Ezra wrote this during the Persian period around 450-430 BC. The text is part of a larger narrative about the return of Jews from Babylonian exile to rebuild the Temple and Jerusalem. It reflects the organizational efforts of Ezra and the community.
Living It Out Today
Today, this verse can remind us of the importance of teamwork and the value of each person's contribution in community projects or rebuilding efforts, like a neighborhood clean-up or a community garden.
Topics
rebuildingcommunityexilereturnorganizationteamwork
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Adonikam?
Adonikam was a family or clan name among the returning exiles from Babylon. The verse lists three specific individuals from this family.
Why are there sixty males mentioned?
The sixty males mentioned likely refer to the number of male members from Adonikam's family who were part of the group returning to rebuild Jerusalem.
What does this verse tell us about the return from exile?
This verse, part of a larger list, shows the detailed organization and record-keeping involved in the return of the exiles, highlighting the importance of every person in the rebuilding efforts.
How can this verse be applied to our lives today?
We can apply this verse by recognizing the value of teamwork and the importance of each individual's contribution in community efforts, much like the people working together to rebuild Jerusalem.