Sanballat et Guéshem m’envoyèrent un message pour me dire : Viens et ayons ensemble une entrevue à Kefirim, dans la vallée d’Ono. Ils avaient l’intention de me faire du mal.
Que signifie ce verset ?
Sanballat and Geshem invite Nehemiah to meet in a village, but they actually plan to harm him. Nehemiah is the recipient of the message and he understands their true intentions.
Expliqué aux enfants
Imagine your friend invites you to play at their house, but they actually want to play a trick on you. Nehemiah knows that Sanballat and Geshem are like those tricky friends, so he doesn't go.
Contexte historique
Nehemiah 6:2 is part of the Book of Nehemiah, written by Nehemiah himself around 430 BC. It recounts his efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The audience is the returned exiles and their leaders, and the setting is the Persian Empire.
Application pour aujourd'hui
When someone invites you to meet, consider their true motives. If it feels suspicious, it’s okay to be cautious and decline. This can protect you from potential harm or manipulation.