Nehemiah 7:45

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

أمَّا حُرَّاسُ بوَّابَاتِ الهَيْكَلِ فَهُمْ: بَنُو شَلُّومَ وَبَنُو أطِيرَ وَبَنُو طَلْمُونَ وَبَنُو عَقُّوبَ وَبَنُو حَطِيطَا وَبَنُو شُوبَايَ وَعَدَدُهُمْ جَمِيعًا مِئَةٌ وَثَمَانِيَةٌ وَثَلَاثُونَ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists the names of the families of porters, who were responsible for guarding the gates of the temple. It mentions six families and the total number of people involved. Nehemiah is providing a detailed account of the people who returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the city and the temple.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a big house with lots of doors. You need someone to watch those doors to make sure only the right people come in. That's what porters do. This verse tells us about six different families who took care of those doors in the big temple.

Historical Background

Nehemiah wrote this passage during the time when the Jews were returning from exile in Babylon to Jerusalem to rebuild the city and the temple. The audience would have been those who were returning and needed to know who was responsible for different tasks in the rebuilding effort.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this can apply to the importance of having a clear chain of responsibility in any organization. Just like the porters were responsible for guarding the gates, in our workplaces or volunteer groups, it's important to know who is in charge of what to ensure smooth operations.

Topics

• leadership
• responsibility
• community
• rebuilding
• organization
• service

Related Verses

• 1 Chronicles 9:17-19
• Ezra 2:42
• 1 Kings 14:6
• 1 Corinthians 12:27
• Romans 12:4-5

Frequently Asked Questions

Who were the porters in Nehemiah 7:45?

The porters were people responsible for guarding the gates of the temple, ensuring that only the right people could enter. Six families are mentioned as being in charge of this task.

What does this verse tell us about the community?

This verse highlights the organized nature of the community returning to Jerusalem. It shows that even in the rebuilding process, there were designated roles and responsibilities for different tasks.

How does this relate to modern organizational roles?

In modern settings, the roles of the porters can be likened to security personnel or gatekeepers in any organization. They ensure the safety and security of the premises.

Why is responsibility important in the context of this verse?

Responsibility is crucial as it ensures that tasks are completed effectively. In the rebuilding of Jerusalem, having designated porters helped maintain order and security at the temple gates.