Ezra 8:19

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

كَمَا أرسَلُوا إلَينَا حَشَبْيَا وَيَشَعْيَا مِنْ بَنِي مَرَارِي وَإخوَتَهُمْ وَبَنِيهُمْ، وَكَانُوا عِشْرِينَ رَجُلًا.

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists some of the people who accompanied Ezra on his journey. It mentions Hashabiah and Jeshaiah, both from the family of Merari, along with their relatives and sons, totaling twenty people. The verse is part of Ezra's account of the return from exile to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're on a big trip to help rebuild your school. You bring your friends and their brothers to help out. That's kind of what this verse is about, but for a very important temple a long time ago.

Historical Background

Ezra wrote this chapter around 458 BC, detailing his journey from Babylon to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple. The audience was the returning exiles, and the cultural setting was post-exile reconstruction efforts in Judea.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this could be like organizing a community project where you gather friends and family to help. It shows the importance of teamwork and support in achieving a common goal.

Topics

• leadership
• service
• community
• rebuilding
• journey
• family

Related Verses

• 1 Chronicles 9:14
• Nehemiah 11:15
• Ezra 2:40
• 1 Chronicles 23:6
• Numbers 3:21

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of Ezra's journey?

Ezra was leading a group of exiles back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and restore religious practices.

Who was Merari?

Merari was a son of Levi and an ancestor of the people mentioned in the verse, known for their musical service in the temple.

How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of Ezra?

This verse is part of Ezra's detailed account of the people who returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple, emphasizing the organized and communal nature of the effort.

What does this verse teach us about teamwork?

It shows how different groups and families came together to support a common cause, highlighting the importance of collective effort and support.