1 Chronicles 26:31

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

أمّا بِالنِّسْبَةِ لِلحَبرُونِيِّينَ، فَكانَ يَرَيّا رَئِيسَ الحَبرُونِيِّنَ حَسَبَ سِجِلّاتِ أنسابِ عائِلاتِهِمْ. وَفِي السَّنَةِ الأربَعِينَ مِنْ حُكمِ داوُدَ، جَرَى فَحصٌ لِلسِّجِلّاتِ، فَوُجِدَ رِجالٌ مُقتَدِرِونَ بَينَهُمْ فِي يَعزِيرَ فِي جِلْعادَ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse talks about Jerijah, who was the chief among the Hebronites, a group of people who lived in Hebron. It mentions that in the fortieth year of David's reign, they found strong and brave men among Jerijah's family at Jazer of Gilead. The key message is about leadership and strength within a community.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're the captain of your soccer team. Jerijah was like the captain of his group of friends. In the fortieth year of their big leader David's time as king, they found really brave and strong players in Jerijah's family. Just like finding new players for your team, they found new strong people to help their community.

Historical Background

1 Chronicles was likely written by Ezra or a scribe in the post-exilic period, around the 5th century BCE. The audience was primarily the returning Jewish exiles. The cultural setting reflects the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the desire to restore and remember the history of Israel's past leaders and communities.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse can remind us of the importance of leadership and the value of discovering strength in our own families and communities. For instance, if you're part of a community project, look for strong leaders and members within your own family or close circles to help make the project successful.

Topics

• leadership
• strength
• community
• family
• history
• discovery

Related Verses

• 2 Chronicles 23:1
• 1 Chronicles 24:4
• 1 Chronicles 27:1
• Numbers 26:49
• 1 Samuel 22:2

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Jerijah?

Jerijah was a leader among the Hebronites, a group of people who lived in Hebron. He was recognized for his leadership qualities and his family's strength.

What does it mean to be a 'mighty man of valor'?

A 'mighty man of valor' refers to someone who is brave, strong, and capable. In the context of this verse, these individuals were likely seen as essential to the community's well-being and defense.

How does this verse relate to leadership in the Bible?

This verse highlights the importance of identifying and utilizing strong leaders within a community. Jerijah's role and the discovery of strong members in his family underscore the value of leadership and strength.

Why is the fortieth year of David's reign significant?

The fortieth year of David's reign is significant because it marks a time when the community sought out and recognized strong leadership. This may reflect a period of consolidation and strengthening of the community's structures.