Nehemiah 7:9
Arabic SVD 1865 Version (Smith and Van Dyke)
ما معنى هذا؟
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.
شرح للأطفال
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.
السياق التاريخي
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.
التطبيق اليوم
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.