Ezra 2:70

Amharic Bible (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (የብሉይና የሐዲስ ኪዳን መጻሕፍት))

ካህናቱና ሌዋውያኑም፥ ከሕዝቡም አያሌዎች፥ መዘምራኑና በረኞቹም፥ ናታኒምም በከተሞቻቸው፥ እስራኤልም ሁሉ በከተሞቻቸው ተቀመጡ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes how different groups of people, including priests, Levites, singers, and others, settled back into their hometowns after returning from exile. It shows how the community was reestablished after a long journey.

Explained for Children

Imagine you and your friends moved to a new city for a while and then came back home. This verse is like saying everyone went back to their own houses and got their lives back on track after being away.

Historical Background

The book of Ezra was written by the prophet Ezra around 450 BC, detailing the return of the Israelites from Babylonian exile. It was aimed at the returning Israelites who were trying to rebuild their community and religious life.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse can remind us of the importance of community and coming together. For example, after a community disaster, people coming together and rebuilding their homes and lives can be seen as a modern parallel.

Topics

• community
• return
• rebuilding
• exile
• settlement
• reestablishment

Related Verses

• Ezra 1:1-4
• Nehemiah 7:73
• 1 Chronicles 9:2
• Psalm 122:6
• Acts 15:22-24

Recommended Reading

Commentary Ezra Commentaries → Community Books on Community → Return Books on Return →

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'Nethinims' mean?

Nethinims were a group of people set apart to assist the Levites in the temple. They were often considered servants or helpers in the religious community.

Why is this verse important in the context of Ezra?

This verse is important because it marks the completion of the community's return and resettlement, highlighting the restoration of the Israelite community after the Babylonian exile.

How does this verse relate to community life?

It shows the importance of community life by illustrating how different roles and groups came together to rebuild and settle their towns after a long period of exile.

What can we learn from the resettlement mentioned in this verse?

We can learn about the resilience of a community and the importance of coming together to rebuild and restore after difficult times.