8-38 S nimi přišli: z rodu mužů Pareóš 2172 Šefatjáš 372 Arach 652 Pachatmoáb (Jéšua + Jóab) 2818 Élam 1254 Zatú 845 Zakaj 760 Binúj 648 Bebaj 628 Azgad 2322 Adoníkam 667 Bigvaj 2067 Adín 655 Ater (Chizkijáš) 98 Chašum 328 Besaj 324 Charíf 112 Gibeón 95 Bét-lechem, Netóf 188 Anatót 128 Bét-azmávet 42 Kirjat-jearím, Kefír, Beerót 743 Ráma, Geba 621 Mikmás 122 Bétel, Aj 123 Nebo 52 Élam 1254 Charim 320 Jericho 345 Lod, Chadid, Ono 721 Senaa 3930
What Does This Mean?
This verse lists the number of people from the family of Parosh who returned to Jerusalem after the exile. Nehemiah is compiling a list of all the people who have come back. The key message is about the return and accounting of the people.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're counting your friends who came to your birthday party. Nehemiah is doing the same thing, but he's counting a big group of people who came back home after being away for a long time. He's making sure everyone is accounted for.
Historical Background
This verse comes from the Book of Nehemiah, written around 430 BC. Nehemiah, a Jewish leader, is organizing the return of the exiles to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity. The text reflects the historical context of post-exilic Judah, where reconstruction and re-population of Jerusalem were crucial.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this can remind us of the importance of community and belonging. Just as Nehemiah carefully accounted for each person returning to Jerusalem, we can ensure that no one in our community is left behind in our efforts to rebuild and support one another.
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Nehemiah is listing people to ensure that everyone who returned from exile is accounted for, reflecting the importance of community and the rebuilding of Jerusalem.
Who were the children of Parosh?
The children of Parosh were a family or clan that returned from exile in Babylon to Jerusalem, part of the larger group coming back under Nehemiah's leadership.
What was the purpose of returning to Jerusalem?
The purpose was to rebuild the city and restore the Jewish community, including rebuilding the temple and walls of Jerusalem after the exile.
How does this relate to community today?
This verse reminds us of the importance of community and ensuring that everyone is included and accounted for, much like Nehemiah did with the returnees.