Portuguese NTLH (Nova Tradução na Linguagem de Hoje)
Os homens de vinte anos para cima, que tinham idade para o serviço militar, foram registrados pelo seu nome, cada um no seu grupo de famílias e na sua família. Começaram pela tribo de Rúben, o filho mais velho de Jacó. A soma total das tribos foi a seguinte: Da tribo de Rúben, quarenta e seis mil e quinhentos homens.
O que isso significa?
This verse lists two leaders from the tribe of Joseph, specifically from the sub-tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh. It mentions Elishama from Ephraim and Gamaliel from Manasseh. This list helps identify the leaders for organizing the Israelites.
Explicado para crianças
Imagine you have two best friends, and you want to choose a leader for each of them. Just like that, this verse is choosing leaders from two groups of people, Ephraim and Manasseh, who are like best friends in a big family.
Contexto histórico
The Book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1446 BC, detailing the organization of the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. The list includes leaders for each tribe, which was crucial for organizing and leading the people.
Aplicação para hoje
This verse reminds us of the importance of organization and leadership. In a modern context, a school might list its student council members to help organize events and support the student body.
Temas
leadershiporganizationtribal structurefamily lineageIsraelite historyBiblical census