1 Chronicles 26:7

Dutch 1939 (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, 1939)

Het waren Otni, Refaël, Obed, Elzabad en Achjo, kloeke mannen; bovendien Elihoe en Semakjáhoe.

Wat betekent dit?

This verse lists some of the sons of Shemaiah and mentions that some of them were particularly strong. It's part of a larger list of family members and their roles in the temple service.

Uitgelegd voor kinderen

Imagine you have a big family, and some of your cousins are really strong, like superheroes! This verse is like a family tree, showing who is part of the family and mentioning those strong cousins.

Historische achtergrond

This verse is from the Book of Chronicles, written by the Chronicler around the 5th century BCE. It was meant for the returning exiles after the Babylonian captivity to remind them of their heritage and the organization of their temple service.

Toepassing voor vandaag

In modern terms, this verse can remind us of the importance of recognizing the strengths of people within our community and how these strengths can contribute to the functioning of a group or organization.

Onderwerpen

• family
• strength
• service
• heritage
• organization
• community

Gerelateerde verzen

• 1 Chronicles 25:1-8
• 1 Chronicles 27:1-34
• Exodus 38:21
• 1 Kings 4:1-19
• Matthew 12:46-50

Aanbevolen literatuur

Commentaar Commentaren op 1 Chronicles → Deze Bijbel Studiebijbel (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, ) →

Veelgestelde vragen

Who wrote 1 Chronicles?

The book of Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Ezra, a priest and scribe who led a group of Jews back to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile.

What was the purpose of listing family members in Chronicles?

The listings in Chronicles were intended to reinforce the lineage and roles within the community, especially for those returning from exile and rebuilding their society.

How can we apply the idea of 'strong men' in our modern context?

The 'strong men' can be seen as those who take on significant roles within a community, contributing their unique strengths to support and maintain the group's well-being.

Why are family lineages important in the Bible?

Family lineages in the Bible help to establish continuity and legitimacy, especially in terms of leadership roles and the fulfillment of prophecies.