Nehemiah 7:47

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

وَبَنُو قِيرُوسَ وَبَنُو سِيعا وَبَنُو فادُونَ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists the descendants of Keros, Sia, and Padon. It is part of a larger list in Nehemiah that details the people returning to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. There is no speaker; it's a record of names and lineage.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're making a family tree for your friends. This verse is like that, but for some families named Keros, Sia, and Padon. It's a way of remembering who's part of the family and where they come from.

Historical Background

Nehemiah was written by Nehemiah himself around the 5th century BCE. It documents his efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and lists the families who returned from exile. This list is important for genealogical and community organization reasons.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, consider how important it is to know your family history. Just as these families were recorded to maintain their identity, we too can find strength and identity in knowing our roots and where we come from.

Topics

• genealogy
• community
• identity
• history
• return from exile
• rebuilding

Related Verses

• Ezra 2:39
• Nehemiah 10:26
• 1 Chronicles 9:3
• Luke 3:28
• Matthew 1:3

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it important to list these families?

Listing families helps in maintaining historical and genealogical records, which were crucial for social organization and maintaining identity post-exile.

How does this relate to the broader story of Nehemiah?

This list is part of Nehemiah's efforts to organize the returning community and ensure that everyone's place and role in the new society is clear.

What can we learn about community from this verse?

We can learn about the importance of knowing one's roots and how this knowledge helps in building and organizing a community.

How does this verse connect to the concept of rebuilding?

The verse shows how rebuilding is not just about physical structures, but also about re-establishing social structures and identities through lineage and family history.