Nehemiah 7:28

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

الرِّجَالُ مِنْ بَلْدَةِ بَيْتِ عَزْمُوتَ وَعَدَدُهُمُ اثْنَانِ وَأرْبَعُونَ.

What Does This Mean?

Nehemiah 7:28 lists the men from Bethazmaveth who returned to Jerusalem after the exile. It mentions that there were forty-two men from this place. This verse is part of a larger census of people returning to rebuild Jerusalem.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game where you count how many friends from your school are coming to a party. In this case, Nehemiah is counting how many friends from a place called Bethazmaveth are coming back home to help rebuild their city. There are forty-two friends from there.

Historical Background

Nehemiah wrote this book during the time of the Persian Empire, around the 5th century BCE. The text was written for the returning Jewish exiles who were rebuilding Jerusalem after being exiled by the Babylonians. The verse lists the numbers of people returning from various towns and cities to help rebuild.

Living It Out Today

Today, we can think about this verse when we're working on a community project. Just like the people from Bethazmaveth came together to rebuild their city, we can also come together with our community to improve the places we live in.

Topics

• rebuilding
• census
• return from exile
• community
• numbers
• Jerusalem

Related Verses

• Ezra 2:24
• Nehemiah 7:7
• Nehemiah 7:66
• Ezra 2:64
• 1 Chronicles 9:12

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the number forty-two?

The number forty-two represents the specific number of men from Bethazmaveth who returned to Jerusalem. It highlights the importance of counting and organizing people in the rebuilding process.

Why is the town of Bethazmaveth mentioned?

Bethazmaveth is mentioned because it was one of the towns from which people returned to Jerusalem to help rebuild. This census helps us understand the contributions of various communities.

How does this verse fit into the larger story of Nehemiah?

This verse is part of a larger list of people returning to Jerusalem. It helps provide a picture of the community coming together to rebuild the city after the exile.

What can we learn about community from this verse?

We can learn that communities can come together from different places to work towards a common goal, such as rebuilding a city, which demonstrates the power of collective effort.