Nehemiah 7:16

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

بَنُو بَابَايَ وَعَدَدُهُمْ سِتُّ مِئَةٍ وَثَمَانِيَةٌ وَعِشْرُونَ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists the number of people from the family of Bebai who returned from exile to rebuild Jerusalem. Nehemiah is compiling a census of the people returning. The key message is about the return and rebuilding of the city.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're part of a big family reunion. Nehemiah is counting all the people coming back home to help rebuild their town. The Bebai family brought 628 people to help!

Historical Background

Nehemiah 7 was written by Nehemiah, a leader who returned from exile to rebuild Jerusalem's walls. This census was taken to organize the returning community. The text reflects a post-exilic period where returning Jews were rebuilding their community and city.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can remind us of the importance of community and working together towards a common goal, such as rebuilding a community center or organizing a local cleanup.

Topics

• census
• rebuilding
• community
• return from exile
• Nehemiah
• Jerusalem

Related Verses

• Ezra 2:2
• Nehemiah 7:7
• Ezra 2:17
• Nehemiah 7:18
• Luke 2:3

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Nehemiah counting people?

Nehemiah is organizing the community returning from exile to rebuild Jerusalem, so counting people helps manage resources and plan for rebuilding.

What does the number 628 mean?

This number represents the exact count of people from the family of Bebai who returned to help rebuild Jerusalem.

What was the purpose of the census in Nehemiah 7?

The census was taken to organize the returning community and to manage the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and community.

How does this verse reflect the theme of rebuilding?

This verse shows the organization and effort put into rebuilding Jerusalem, highlighting the collective effort and resources needed for the task.