Nehemiah 11:31
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes where the descendants of Benjamin lived. They settled in several towns including Michmash, Aija, Bethel, and nearby villages. It shows how these people spread out and established themselves in different places.
Explained for Children
Imagine you and your friends spread out to live in different neighborhoods around your town. That's what happened here. The children of Benjamin found different homes in towns like Michmash and Bethel, just like how you might choose to live in different parts of a big neighborhood.
Historical Background
The book of Nehemiah was written by Nehemiah, a Jewish leader, around the 5th century BCE. It describes the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the resettlement of people after the Babylonian exile. The audience is the returned exiles, and the cultural setting involves the reestablishment of Jewish life and communities in their homeland.
Living It Out Today
This verse can remind us of the importance of community and how people can spread out but still maintain connections. For example, when families move to different cities for work but keep in touch and visit each other.