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旧约 历代志上 27:1–34
新约 使徒行传 4:32–5:11

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旧约历代志上 27:1–34

前情提要

上回说到

昨天(25–26 章):大卫把亚萨、希幔、耶杜顿的子孙分成二十四班,在圣殿用琴、瑟、钹唱歌颂赞;又用掣签安排守门的班次,派人掌管府库和圣物,并派官长办理圣殿以外的事务。

今天你会读到

大卫国中的行政架构:十二个军班每月轮流服役,每班二万四千人;各支派的首领;一次没有点完的人口数;掌管王的府库、田地、葡萄园和牲畜的官员;以及王身边的谋士和元帅。

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留意 ,作者回头提到 21 章大卫数点百姓、惹神发怒的事,并说约押“没有点完”,数目也没有写进大卫王的史册。

点时代可看说明

这些名单反映大卫在位(约主前 1010–970 年)末年的国家组织;许多班长也列在 大卫勇士的名单里。

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历代志上 第 27 章

十二个军班按月轮值

1以色列人的族长、千夫长、百夫长,和官长都分定班次,每班是二万四千人,周年,替换出入服事王。This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division:

2正月第一班的班长是撒巴第业的儿子雅朔班;他班内有二万四千人。Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division.

3他是法勒斯的子孙,统管正月班的一切军长。He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month.

4二月的班长是亚哈希人朵代,还有副官密基罗;他班内有二万四千人。Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division.

5三月第三班的班长(原文是军长;下同)是祭司耶何耶大的儿子;他班内有二万四千人。The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. There were 24,000 men in his division.

6这比拿雅是那三十人中的勇士,管理那三十人;他班内又有他儿子暗米萨拔。This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.

7四月第四班的班长是约押的兄弟。接续他的是他儿子西巴第雅;他班内有二万四千人。The fourth, for the fourth month, was Joab’s brother Asahel, and his son Zebadiah was commander after him. There were 24,000 men in his division.

8五月第五班的班长是伊斯拉人珊合;他班内有二万四千人。The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

9六月第六班的班长是提哥亚人益吉的儿子以拉;他班内有二万四千人。The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

10七月第七班的班长是以法莲族比伦人希利斯;他班内有二万四千人。The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

11八月第八班的班长是谢拉族户沙人西比该;他班内有二万四千人。The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

12九月第九班的班长是便雅悯族亚拿突人亚比以谢;他班内有二万四千人。The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

13十月第十班的班长是谢拉族尼陀法人玛哈莱;他班内有二万四千人。The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

14十一月第十一班的班长是以法莲族比拉顿人比拿雅;他班内有二万四千人。The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

15十二月第十二班的班长是俄陀聂族尼陀法人黑玳;他班内有二万四千人。The twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, from the family of Othniel. There were 24,000 men in his division.

各支派的首领

16管理以色列众支派的记在下面:管流便人的是细基利的儿子以利以谢;管西缅人的是玛迦的儿子示法提雅;These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah;

17管利未人的是基母利的儿子哈沙比雅;管亚伦子孙的是撒督;over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok;

18管犹大人的是大卫的一个哥哥以利户,管以萨迦人的是米迦勒的儿子暗利;over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;

19管西布伦人的是俄巴第雅的儿子伊施玛雅;管拿弗他利人的是亚斯列的儿子耶利摩;over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;

20管以法莲人的是阿撒细雅的儿子何细亚;管玛拿西半支派的是毗大雅的儿子约珥;over the Ephraimites was Hoshea son of Azaziah; over one of the half-tribes of Manasseh was Joel son of Pedaiah;

21管基列地玛拿西那半支派的是撒迦利亚的儿子易多;管便雅悯人的是押尼珥的儿子雅西业;over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead was Iddo son of Zechariah; over Benjamin was Jaasiel son of Abner;

22管但人的是耶罗罕的儿子亚萨列。以上是以色列众支派的首领。and over Dan was Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.

没有点完的人口数

23以色列人二十岁以内的,大卫没有记其数目;因耶和华曾应许说,必加增以色列人如天上的星那样多。David did not count the men aged twenty or under, because the LORD had said that He would make Israel as numerous as the stars of the sky.

24洗鲁雅的儿子,当时耶和华的烈怒临到以色列人;因此,没有点完,数目也没有写在大卫王记上。Joab son of Zeruiah began to count the men but did not finish. For because of this census wrath came upon Israel, and the number was not entered in the Book of the Chronicles of King David.

掌管王产业的官员

25掌管王府库的是亚叠的儿子押斯马威。掌管田野城邑村庄之仓库的是乌西雅的儿子约拿单。Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses.

26掌管耕田种地的是基绿的儿子以斯利。Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil.

27掌管葡萄园的是拉玛人示每。掌管葡萄园的是实弗米人撒巴底。Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats.

28掌管高原橄榄树和的是基第利人巴勒·哈南。掌管油库的是约阿施。Baal-hanan the Gederite was in charge of the olive and sycamore trees in the foothills. Joash was in charge of the stores of olive oil.

29掌管牧放牛群的是沙仑人施提赉。掌管山谷牧养牛群的是亚第赉的儿子沙法。Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon. Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys.

30掌管驼群的是以实玛利人阿比勒。掌管驴群的是米仑人耶希底亚。掌管羊群的是夏甲人雅悉。Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.

31这都是给大卫王掌管产业的。Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks. All these officials were in charge of King David’s property.

王的谋士和元帅

32大卫的叔叔约拿单作谋士;这人有智慧,又作。哈摩尼的儿子耶歇作王众子的师傅。David’s uncle Jonathan was a counselor; he was a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended to the sons of the king.

33也作王的谋士。亚基人作王的。Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.

34亚希多弗之后,有比拿雅的儿子耶何耶大和亚比亚他接续他作谋士。约押作王的。Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.

摘要

历代志上第二十七章记载大卫王精细的军政组织:十二个月班各有二万四千人轮流服事,各支派设有首领管理,王的产业包括田地、葡萄园、牲畜等也各有专人掌管。此外,约押因数点民数触怒耶和华而未能完成统计,大卫身边更有亚希多弗、户筛等谋士及约押为元帅,展现出国家治理的完善架构。

反思问题

  1. 大卫为国家设立分工明确的制度,你在服事或工作中是否也重视有秩序的分工与安排?这对团队合作有何影响?
  2. 约押数点民数招致神的怒气(),提醒我们倚靠数字和实力而非倚靠神的危险。你是否有时过度依赖可见的资源而忽略对神的信靠?
  3. 大卫善用各种恩赐的人(谋士、书记、师傅、元帅),你如何在群体中辨识并善用他人的恩赐,使整体得到造就?

新约使徒行传 4:32–5:11

前情提要

上回说到

昨天():公会禁止彼得、约翰奉耶稣的名讲论,他们回答“我们所看见所听见的,不能不说”;信徒同心祷告求胆量,祷告完了地方震动,众人都被圣灵充满。

今天你会读到

初期的信徒凡物公用,没有一个缺乏的;巴拿巴卖了田地,把价银放在使徒脚前。相反地,亚拿尼亚和撒非喇卖了田产,却私自留下一部分,假装全部奉献,结果两人相继倒地而死,全教会都甚惧怕。

阅读小提示

留意彼得的话():田地卖不卖、价银怎么用,本来都由他们自己作主;问题不在留下多少,而在“欺哄圣灵”。

点时代可看说明

传统认为使徒行传是路加所写;这是耶路撒冷教会成立初期(约主后 30 年代初)的情形。

使徒行传 第 4 章

凡物公用

32那许多信的人都是的,没有一人说他的东西有一样是自己的,都是大家。The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.

33使徒大有能力,见证主耶稣复活;众人也都蒙大恩。With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all.

34内中也没有一个的;因为人人将田产房屋都卖了,把所卖的价银拿来,There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales,

35放在使徒脚前,照各人所需用的,分给各人。and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.

巴拿巴卖田奉献

36有一个利未人,生在,名叫约瑟,使徒称他为(巴拿巴翻出来就是劝慰子)。Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),

37他有田地,也卖了,把拿来,放在使徒脚前。sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

使徒行传 第 5 章

亚拿尼亚欺哄圣灵

1有一个人,名叫,同他的妻子卖了田产,Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property.

2把价银几分,他的妻子也知道,其余的几分拿来放在使徒脚前。With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

3彼得说:“亚拿尼亚!为什么撒但充满了你的心,叫你圣灵,把田地的价银私自留下几分呢?Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land?

4田地还没有卖,不是你自己的吗?既卖了,价银不是你作主吗?你怎么心里起这意念呢?你不是欺哄人,是欺哄 神了。”Did it not belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? How could you conceive such a deed in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God!”

5亚拿尼亚听见这话,就,;听见的人都甚惧怕。On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened.

6有些少年人起来,把他包裹,抬出去埋葬了。Then the young men stepped forward, wrapped up his body, and carried him out and buried him.

撒非喇也倒地而死

7约过了三小时,他的妻子进来,还不知道这事。About three hours later his wife also came in, unaware of what had happened.

8彼得对她说:“你告诉我,你们卖田地的价银就是这些吗?”她说:“就是这些。”“Tell me,” said Peter, “is this the price you and your husband got for the land?” “Yes,” she answered, “that is the price.”

9彼得说:“你们为什么同心主的灵呢?埋葬你丈夫之人的脚已到门口,他们也要把你抬出去。”“How could you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord?” Peter replied. “Look, the feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.”

10妇人立刻仆倒在彼得脚前,断了气。那些少年人进来,见她已经死了,就抬出去,埋在她丈夫旁边。At that instant she fell down at his feet and died. Then the young men came in and, finding her dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband.

11全和听见这事的人都甚惧怕。And great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events.

摘要

初代教会信徒一心一意、凡物公用,没有一人缺乏,巴拿巴卖田产将价银全数交给使徒作为美好榜样。然而亚拿尼亚和撒非喇夫妇卖了田产后私自留下部分价银,却假装全数奉献,彼得指出他们不是欺哄人而是欺哄圣灵,二人先后仆倒断气,全教会因此大为敬畏。

反思问题

  1. 初代信徒甘心分享一切所有,你在金钱和资源的使用上,是否愿意为信仰群体的需要慷慨付出?什么阻碍了你更多的分享?
  2. 亚拿尼亚夫妇的罪不在于保留部分财产,而在于假冒和欺骗。你在信仰生活中是否有表里不一的地方?如何追求在神面前的真实与诚实?
  3. 彼得说‘你不是欺哄人,是欺哄神了’(),这提醒我们神鉴察人心。你对圣灵的同在与圣洁有多深的敬畏?这份敬畏如何影响你日常的选择?