Nehemiah 7:8

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

بَنُو فَرْعُوشَ وَعَدَدُهُمْ ألْفَانِ وَمِئَةٌ وَاثْنَانِ وَسَبْعُونَ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists the number of people from the family of Parosh who returned to Jerusalem after the exile. Nehemiah is compiling a list of all the people who have come back. The key message is about the return and accounting of the people.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're counting your friends who came to your birthday party. Nehemiah is doing the same thing, but he's counting a big group of people who came back home after being away for a long time. He's making sure everyone is accounted for.

Historical Background

This verse comes from the Book of Nehemiah, written around 430 BC. Nehemiah, a Jewish leader, is organizing the return of the exiles to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity. The text reflects the historical context of post-exilic Judah, where reconstruction and re-population of Jerusalem were crucial.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this can remind us of the importance of community and belonging. Just as Nehemiah carefully accounted for each person returning to Jerusalem, we can ensure that no one in our community is left behind in our efforts to rebuild and support one another.

Topics

• return from exile
• accounting
• community
• reconstruction
• Jerusalem
• exile

Related Verses

• Ezra 2:3
• 1 Chronicles 9:3
• Ezra 2:64
• Nehemiah 7:66
• 1 Esdras 5:15

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Nehemiah listing people?

Nehemiah is listing people to ensure that everyone who returned from exile is accounted for, reflecting the importance of community and the rebuilding of Jerusalem.

Who were the children of Parosh?

The children of Parosh were a family or clan that returned from exile in Babylon to Jerusalem, part of the larger group coming back under Nehemiah's leadership.

What was the purpose of returning to Jerusalem?

The purpose was to rebuild the city and restore the Jewish community, including rebuilding the temple and walls of Jerusalem after the exile.

How does this relate to community today?

This verse reminds us of the importance of community and ensuring that everyone is included and accounted for, much like Nehemiah did with the returnees.