1 Chronicles 25:29

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ٱلثَّانِيةُ وَٱلْعِشْرُونَ لِجِدَّلْتِي، بَنُوهُ وَإِخْوَتُهُ ٱثْنَا عَشَرَ،

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists the 22nd individual named Giddalti and mentions that he, along with his sons and brothers, made up a group of twelve people. The verse is part of a genealogical record in Chronicles.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a big family tree with lots of names. In this part of the tree, there's a man named Giddalti, and he has his family with him. Together, they make a group of twelve people, just like when you count all your fingers!

Historical Background

1 Chronicles was written by an unknown author, possibly Ezra or a member of the guild of temple singers, after the Babylonian exile around 400 BCE. This chapter is part of a list of Levites responsible for the music and worship in the temple, written for the Israelites returning to Jerusalem.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse can remind us of the importance of family and community in serving a greater purpose. Just as Giddalti and his family served together, think about how you can work with your family or community to achieve common goals.

Topics

• genealogy
• family
• service
• community
• worship
• leadership

Related Verses

• 1 Chronicles 6:31-33
• 1 Chronicles 9:33
• Psalms 87:7
• 1 Corinthians 12:4-7
• Ephesians 4:11-13

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Giddalti?

Giddalti was a Levite whose family group served in the temple music and worship, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25.

What was the significance of twelve people in Giddalti's family?

The number twelve likely represents a complete unit within the larger group of Levites responsible for the temple service.

How does this verse fit into the larger context of 1 Chronicles?

This verse is part of a list detailing the Levites responsible for the temple music and service, emphasizing the organization and roles within the community.

What can we learn about community from this verse?

The verse shows the importance of working together as a family unit to fulfill a larger purpose, like serving in the temple.