Und unsere Könige, unsere Fürsten, unsere Priester und unsere Väter haben nicht nach deinem Gesetze gehandelt und haben nicht geachtet auf deine Gebote und auf deine Zeugnisse, die du ihnen hast bezeugen lassen.
Was bedeutet das?
Nehemiah 9:34 admits that the leaders of Israel, including kings, princes, priests, and fathers, have not followed God's laws and commandments. This verse is part of a prayer acknowledging past failures.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine if you promised to clean your room every day but forgot to do it. Nehemiah is saying that the big leaders of Israel, like your parents and teachers, also forgot to do what they promised God they would do.
Historischer Hintergrund
Nehemiah 9 is a prayer of confession and repentance by the people of Israel. This chapter is part of Nehemiah's book, which was written around the 5th century BC. The audience was the returning exiles of Israel, who were rebuilding Jerusalem after their captivity in Babylon.
Anwendung für heute
A modern scenario could be a community leader who fails to follow the rules they set for others. This verse reminds us that leadership comes with responsibility to model the behavior we expect from others.