Nehemiah 7:56

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

وَبَنُو نَصِيحَ وَبَنُو حَطِيفا.

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists two groups of people: the children of Neziah and the children of Hatipha. It's part of a detailed list of people who returned from exile to rebuild Jerusalem. Nehemiah is compiling this list to account for everyone.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're organizing a big family reunion. You need to know who's coming. So, you make a list. This verse is like one of the items on Nehemiah's list, where he's counting the people who are coming back home to help rebuild their city.

Historical Background

Nehemiah 7 was written by Nehemiah around 445-433 BCE. This chapter is part of Nehemiah's record of the people returning to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. It reflects the importance of keeping track of people for communal and administrative purposes.

Living It Out Today

Just as Nehemiah needed to account for every person to rebuild Jerusalem, in modern times, when planning a community project, it's important to involve everyone and keep track of who is contributing. This ensures everyone feels included and valued.

Topics

• community
• rebuilding
• administration
• accountability
• identity
• return

Related Verses

• Ezra 2:54
• Ezra 8:15
• Nehemiah 11:9
• 1 Chronicles 9:12
• 1 Chronicles 9:3

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the significance of listing these groups?

The list helps Nehemiah organize the community and ensure everyone is accounted for, reflecting the importance of community and responsibility in rebuilding Jerusalem.

Why are the children specifically mentioned?

Mentioning the children highlights the generational aspect of the community and the importance of involving all family members in the rebuilding effort.

How does this relate to modern community building?

In modern times, it's important to include all members of a community in planning and execution, ensuring everyone feels involved and valued.

What can we learn about accountability from this verse?

Accountability is a key theme here, as Nehemiah ensures everyone is counted and involved, showing the importance of responsibility in community work.