Nehemiah 7:62

Azerbajani (Azərbaycan Bibliyası 2008)

Delaya övladları, Toviya övladları, Neqoda övladları – 642 nəfər.

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists three groups of people: the children of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda, with a total of 642 members. Nehemiah, a leader of the returned exiles, is compiling a list of the people who have returned to Jerusalem from exile. The key message is the record of the returning exiles and their numbers.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're counting people in your class for a school trip. Nehemiah is doing something similar. He's counting people who are coming back home after being away for a long time. He lists three families, and they all together have 642 people.

Historical Background

Nehemiah, who wrote this book, was compiling a list of those who returned from exile to rebuild Jerusalem around 445 BCE. The audience was the returning exiles, and the cultural setting was the post-exilic period where the Israelites were reconstructing their city and spiritual life.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse reminds us of the importance of organization and record-keeping in community efforts. Think about a community clean-up project where keeping track of the volunteers helps in planning and execution.

Topics

• community
• return from exile
• record-keeping
• leadership
• reconstruction
• census

Related Verses

• Ezra 2:60
• Nehemiah 7:5
• Ezra 2:1
• Numbers 1:18
• 1 Chronicles 9:3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of listing these groups?

Listing these groups helps in understanding the demographic makeup of the returning exiles and aids in organizing the rebuilding efforts.

Why is Nehemiah keeping such detailed records?

Detailed records were crucial for organizing the community and ensuring that everyone's contributions and responsibilities were clear.

How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Nehemiah?

This verse contributes to the theme of restoration and rebuilding by showing the meticulous planning and organization Nehemiah employed.

What can we learn from Nehemiah's approach?

We can learn the importance of detailed planning and keeping records in community and organizational efforts.