Nehemiah 7:57

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَهَذِهِ أسْمَاءُ نَسْلِ خُدَّامِ سُلَيْمَانَ: بَنُو سُوطَايَ وَبَنُو سُوفَرَثَ وَبَنُو فَرِيدَا.

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists the names of some families who were servants to Solomon, the son of King David. It mentions the children of Sotai, Sophereth, and Perida. The verse is part of a larger list of people returning to Jerusalem after the exile.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a big family tree, and this verse is like looking at a branch of that tree. It's talking about some families who worked for King Solomon a long time ago. Just like how you might have cousins who live in different houses, these families lived and worked in different places too.

Historical Background

Nehemiah wrote this part of the Bible around 445 B.C. He was listing the people who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. This list helps us understand the social structure and family lineages at that time.

Living It Out Today

Today, when we see lists like this, we can think about our own family histories and the importance of remembering where we come from. Just like these families had a history with Solomon, we too have family stories that connect us to our past.

Topics

• family
• history
• servants
• return
• genealogy
• Babylonian exile

Related Verses

• Ezra 2:55
• Nehemiah 11:21
• 1 Chronicles 9:2
• 2 Chronicles 34:13
• Matthew 1:7

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Nehemiah list these families?

Nehemiah was documenting the families returning to Jerusalem, which helps us understand the social structure and lineage of the time.

Who were Solomon's servants?

Solomon's servants were people who worked for him, likely in various capacities, as he was a king and would have needed many people to assist him.

What does this list tell us about the families?

This list gives us insight into the names and lineages of families who were connected to Solomon, indicating their status and history within the community.

How does this relate to the return from exile?

The mention of these families within the context of the return from exile helps us understand the diverse groups of people who came back to rebuild Jerusalem.