Bermula, maka pada sekali peristiwa masuklah aku ke dalam rumah Semaya bin Delaya bin Mehetabiel, yang pura-pura terkurung, lalu katanya: Baiklah kita berhimpun di dalam bait-Ullah pada sama tengah kaabah itu dan hendaklah segala pintu kaabah kita kunci; karena mereka itu akan datang kelak hendak membunuh engkau, bahkan, pada malam ini juga mereka itu datang hendak membunuh engkau.
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In this verse, Nehemiah visits Shemaiah, who warns him that his enemies plan to kill him at night and suggests they hide together in the temple. Nehemiah is cautious and does not trust this advice, knowing it could be a trap.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine your friend tells you to hide in the school library because someone wants to hurt you. You might think, 'Is this friend really trying to help me, or are they tricking me?'. Nehemiah is careful and doesn't just trust what Shemaiah says.
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Nehemiah 6:10 is part of the book of Nehemiah, written around 445 BC. Nehemiah was rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem and facing many enemies. This verse shows the political intrigue and danger he faced while trying to restore Jerusalem.
Penerapan hari ini
In today's world, you might be offered help or advice that seems good but could be a trap. This verse reminds us to think carefully before following advice, even from someone we know.