Ezra 8:7

Arabic KEH Ketab El Hayat (كتاب الحياة)

مِنْ بَنِي عِيلاَمَ: يَشْعِيَا بْنُ عَثَلِيَا وَمَعَهُ سَبْعُونَ مِنَ الذُّكُورِ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists one of the people who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra to rebuild the temple. Jeshaiah, a descendant of Elam, brought 70 men with him. The verse gives a brief but important detail about the number of people traveling together.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're going on a trip with your friends. Jeshaiah, like a leader of a group, took 70 friends with him to help rebuild a special place of worship in Jerusalem. It's like going on a big adventure to fix something important!

Historical Background

Ezra wrote this portion of the Bible around 450 BC, detailing the return of the Israelites from exile. The audience included those who were rebuilding the temple and re-establishing their community in Jerusalem. The verse reflects the organizational efforts and the large numbers involved in this return.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, consider a community project where a leader organizes a team to restore a local park. Like Jeshaiah, each member of the team plays a role in the success of the project, bringing their unique skills and efforts to the table.

Topics

• leadership
• community
• restoration
• travel
• numbers
• historical

Related Verses

• Numbers 3:40
• 1 Chronicles 9:1
• Nehemiah 7:10
• Esther 2:5
• 1 Corinthians 12:12

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the number of males important?

The number highlights the significant effort and manpower involved in the journey, emphasizing the collective effort needed for the rebuilding mission.

What was the purpose of Jeshaiah's journey?

Jeshaiah, like many others, was part of the mission to return to Jerusalem and help rebuild the temple after the Babylonian exile.

Who were the Elamites in biblical times?

The Elamites were a group of people from the region of Elam, located in what is now southwestern Iran, known for their interactions with the Israelites.

How does this verse fit into the larger context of Ezra?

This verse is part of a list of people who returned with Ezra. It shows the organizational structure and the significant number of people involved in the rebuilding of Jerusalem.