1 Chronicles 16:38
Vietnamese (Kinh Thánh Tiếng Việt, Bản Dịch 2011)
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This verse lists Obededom and his 68 brothers as porters. Obededom, son of Jeduthun, and Hosah are also mentioned as porters. It's part of a list of people responsible for various tasks in the temple.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine you have a big house with many rooms. To keep it safe, you need people to watch the doors. In this verse, Obededom and his 68 brothers are like the doorkeepers of a big house called the temple. They make sure only the right people can enter.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
1 Chronicles was written after the Babylonian exile, likely by a priest or Levite. The book aims to restore the community's faith and unity by recounting Israel's history, focusing on the Davidic kings and temple worship. This verse lists the personnel involved in temple duties.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
In modern terms, this verse reminds us of the importance of having a team to manage the doors and security of important places, like churches or community centers. Just as Obededom and his brothers were responsible for the temple, we too have roles to play in our communities.