Urdu Bible (UGV) 2019 (ہولی بائبل کا اردو جیو ورژن)
قرعہ ڈال کر 24 گروہوں کو مقرر کیا گیا۔ ہر گروہ کے بارہ بارہ آدمی تھے۔ یوں ذیل کے آدمیوں کے گروہوں نے تشکیل پائی: 1۔ آسف کے خاندان کا یوسف، 2۔ جدلیاہ، 3۔ زکور، 4۔ ضری، 5۔ نتنیاہ، 6۔ بُقیاہ، 7۔ یسرے لاہ، 8۔ یسعیاہ، 9۔ متنیاہ 10۔ سِمعی، 11۔ عزرایل، 12۔ حسبیاہ، 13۔ سوبائیل، 14۔ متِتیاہ، 15۔ یریموت، 16۔ حننیاہ، 17۔ یسبقاشہ، 18۔ حنانی، 19۔ ملّوتی، 20۔ اِلیاتہ، 21۔ ہوتیر، 22۔ جِدّالتی، 23۔ محازیوت، 24۔ روممتی عزر۔ ہر گروہ میں راہنما کے بیٹے اور کچھ رشتے دار شامل تھے۔
What Does This Mean?
This verse lists the fourteenth person, Mattithiah, along with his sons and brothers, totaling twelve individuals. It appears in a genealogical and organizational context within the temple service. The key message is the listing of specific individuals and their roles in the temple.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a big family reunion and you want to count all your cousins and uncles. This verse is like counting one big family group at a temple party. Mattithiah is the head of this group, and he has 11 more people in his family helping him.
Historical Background
1 Chronicles was written by a priestly author, possibly Ezra, after the Babylonian exile, around 450 BCE. The book aims to reconstruct the history of Israel and emphasize the importance of temple worship. The audience is the returning exiles who need to rebuild their religious life and community.
Living It Out Today
In modern terms, this verse can be seen as a reminder of the importance of family and teamwork in achieving larger goals. For instance, a local church might organize various service teams, each led by a responsible member with their family or close associates to support the community.
Why is the number 12 important in 1 Chronicles 25:21?
The number 12 often symbolizes completeness or a full set in biblical contexts. Here, it may indicate a full complement of individuals serving under Mattithiah.
What was the role of Mattithiah mentioned in this verse?
Mattithiah is listed as one of the leaders of the musical groups in the temple service, showing his importance in organizing and leading the group.
How does this verse relate to family roles in community service?
This verse illustrates how family units were involved in communal tasks, suggesting that family support and teamwork were integral to temple service.
Can you explain the context of 1 Chronicles 25:21?
This verse is part of a larger section detailing the organization of temple musicians, providing insights into the structure and roles within the temple worship system post-exile.