Nehemiah 7:16
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse lists the number of people from the family of Bebai who returned from exile to rebuild Jerusalem. Nehemiah is compiling a census of the people returning. The key message is about the return and rebuilding of the city.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you're part of a big family reunion. Nehemiah is counting all the people coming back home to help rebuild their town. The Bebai family brought 628 people to help!
歴史的背景
Nehemiah 7 was written by Nehemiah, a leader who returned from exile to rebuild Jerusalem's walls. This census was taken to organize the returning community. The text reflects a post-exilic period where returning Jews were rebuilding their community and city.
今日への適用
In modern times, this verse can remind us of the importance of community and working together towards a common goal, such as rebuilding a community center or organizing a local cleanup.