Nehemiah 6:5

Spanish RVR 1909 (Más información sobre Biblia Reina Valera 1909)

Envió entonces Sanballat á mí su criado, á decir lo mismo por quinta vez, con una carta abierta en su mano,

¿Qué significa esto?

This verse describes Sanballat sending a messenger to Nehemiah for the fifth time with an open letter. Sanballat was trying to intimidate or trick Nehemiah, who was rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.

Explicado para niños

Imagine if your friend kept sending you notes to scare you while you were building a big fort. Sanballat was like that friend, trying to scare Nehemiah who was building the walls of Jerusalem.

Contexto histórico

Nehemiah was written by Nehemiah himself around 445-433 BCE. The audience was the Jews returning from exile in Babylon. The cultural setting was one of rebuilding and facing opposition from neighboring peoples like Sanballat.

Aplicación para hoy

When you face repeated attempts to discourage you from doing something good, remember that staying focused on your goal is crucial, just like Nehemiah did not give up on rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls despite Sanballat’s threats.

Temas

• perseverance
• rebuilding
• opposition
• intimidation
• faithfulness
• leadership

Versículos relacionados

• 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
• Ephesians 6:10-12
• 1 Samuel 17:32-37
• Joshua 6:1-5
• Judges 7:1-8

Preguntas frecuentes

Who is Sanballat in Nehemiah 6:5?

Sanballat was a governor of Samaria who was opposed to Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

Why did Sanballat send an open letter?

An open letter was likely a public declaration to shame or intimidate Nehemiah, making it clear to everyone that Sanballat was threatening or accusing Nehemiah.

What was Nehemiah's mission?

Nehemiah's mission was to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, which had been destroyed, to protect and restore the city.

How did Nehemiah handle Sanballat's threats?

Nehemiah remained focused on his mission and did not let Sanballat's threats deter him from rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.