Persian Dari Bible - Afgan Dialect - Version Good News for a New Age (GNN) == 2007
هر کس به اندازۀ توان خود کمک کرد و جمع هدایای آن ها بالغ بر پنجصد کیلو طلا، دوهزار و هشتصد کیلو نقره و صد ردای کاهنان می شد.کاهنان، لاویان، و بعضی از مردم در داخل یا شهرهای اطراف اورشلیم ساکن شدند. سرایندگان، نگهبانان عبادتگاه، و کارگران عبادتگاه در نزدیکی شهرها جا گرفتند و بقیۀ بنی اسرائیل در همان شهرهائی سکونت گزیدند که اجدادشان قبلاً زندگی می کردند.
What Does This Mean?
Ezra 2:15 lists the number of people from the family of Adin who returned from exile to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity. The verse simply states that there were 454 people from this family. This reflects the detailed records kept during the return.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're counting how many kids are in your class. This verse is like that, but for a big family named Adin. It says there were 454 people from this family who came back home after being away for a long time.
Historical Background
Ezra was written around 440 BC. It was compiled by the priest Ezra, who led some of the Jewish exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon. The book provides a detailed account of the returnees, including their family names and numbers, reflecting the cultural emphasis on lineage and community.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse reminds us of the importance of keeping records and the value of knowing our roots. Just as the people of Adin were counted, we too can keep track of our family histories, which can be a source of strength and identity.