Nehemiah 7:5

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

فأَلْقى إِلٰهي في قَلْبي أَن أَجمَعَ الأَشرافَ والحُكَّامَ والشَّعبَ للإحْصاءِ بِحَسَبِ النَّسَب. فوَجَدتُ سِفرَ نَسَبِ الَّذينَ صَعِدوا أَوَّلًا، فإِذا هو مَكْتوبٌ فيه:

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Nehemiah explains that God inspired him to gather important people and organize a census. He mentions finding an earlier list of people who had returned to Jerusalem. This helps him understand who was there and trace their family histories.

Explained for Children

Imagine Nehemiah is like a teacher who wants to make sure all the students are accounted for. God gave him the idea to gather everyone and write down who they are, just like a class list. He found an old list to help him remember who came back to their home a long time ago.

Historical Background

Nehemiah wrote this part of the book of Nehemiah during the period when Jews were returning from exile in Babylon around 445-430 BCE. The book was written for the Jewish community in Jerusalem to remind them of their heritage and the importance of organizing their community.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, a community leader might use this verse to inspire gathering and organizing a community event, ensuring everyone is accounted for and understanding their backgrounds. This could be applied to any group wanting to reconnect with its roots and ensure everyone is included.

Topics

• leadership
• organization
• genealogy
• return from exile
• community
• inspiration

Related Verses

• 1 Chronicles 9:1
• Ezra 2:1
• Luke 2:1
• Romans 16:1
• 1 Corinthians 15:22

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Nehemiah gather the nobles and people?

Nehemiah gathered the nobles and people to organize a census, which was important for understanding the community's structure and heritage after returning from exile.

What does 'God put into mine heart' mean?

This phrase means that Nehemiah felt God's guidance in his decision to gather and organize the people, indicating a divine inspiration for his actions.

How does Nehemiah's action relate to community organization?

Nehemiah's actions show the importance of organizing a community based on genealogy and leadership, which helps in understanding and managing the community's resources and heritage.

Why is genealogy important in Nehemiah's context?

Genealogy was crucial for establishing identity and lineage, particularly important for Jews returning from exile, as it helped them trace their heritage and rightful places in the community.