Indonesian BIS 1985 (Alkitab dalam Bahasa Indonesia Masa Kini)
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Nehemiah and his team stayed alert and ready to defend the city of Jerusalem. They didn't even take off their clothes, except to wash, showing how seriously they took their duty to protect the city.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine you’re on guard duty at your treehouse and you don’t even want to take off your superhero cape, except to get cleaned up. That’s how seriously Nehemiah and his friends took keeping the city safe.
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Nehemiah wrote this portion of the Bible around 445-420 BC. He was a leader helping to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The verse reflects the tense and dangerous environment they faced.
Penerapan hari ini
Imagine being part of a community project that faces opposition. Like Nehemiah, you might need to stay vigilant and dedicated to see the project through, even when it’s challenging.