Nehemiah 7:9

Azerbajani (Azərbaycan Bibliyası 2008)

Şefatya övladları – 372 nəfər;

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Nehemiah lists the number of people from the family of Shephatiah who returned to Jerusalem after the exile. It doesn't have a speaker, as it's part of a census. The key message is about the population returning to rebuild their city.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're counting how many kids from your neighborhood are coming to a big party. This verse is like that, but it's about a family named Shephatiah who are coming home to a special city to help fix it up.

Historical Background

Nehemiah, a cupbearer to the Persian king, wrote this book around 445-433 B.C. The audience was the Jews returning from Babylonian exile to rebuild Jerusalem. The cultural setting was one of rebuilding and restoration after years of displacement.

Living It Out Today

Today, when a community comes together to rebuild after a disaster, they often count how many people are involved. This verse reminds us of the importance of working together and counting our resources to accomplish big tasks.

Topics

• census
• rebuilding
• exile
• community
• restoration
• return

Related Verses

• Ezra 2:4
• Ezra 8:14
• Nehemiah 11:14
• Luke 2:3
• Revelation 7:4

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the number of Shephatiah's children important?

The number helps us understand the scale of the return and the resources available for rebuilding Jerusalem.

What does the number 372 mean in Nehemiah 7:9?

It signifies the exact number of people from Shephatiah's family who returned to Jerusalem to help rebuild the city.

How does this verse relate to Nehemiah's overall mission?

This verse is part of a larger list of returnees, showing Nehemiah's effort to account for all those who came back to rebuild Jerusalem.

Why is Nehemiah listing all these people?

Nehemiah is conducting a census to ensure everyone is accounted for and to plan the rebuilding of Jerusalem efficiently.