Nehemiah 3:11
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse from Nehemiah describes two individuals, Malchijah and Hashub, who helped repair a section of Jerusalem's wall and the tower of the furnaces. There is no direct speaker mentioned; it is part of a historical account detailing the rebuilding efforts.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you and your friend are working together to fix your favorite playground. Malchijah and Hashub were like those friends, working together to fix a part of the wall around their city, Jerusalem, and even a special tower where furnaces were kept.
歴史的背景
Nehemiah was written around 445 B.C. by Nehemiah, a Jewish governor of Judah. The text describes the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls after the Babylonian exile. The audience were the Jews returning from exile, and the cultural setting was one of rebuilding and restoration.
今日への適用
In today’s world, this verse can inspire us to work together on community projects. For instance, a group of neighbors coming together to renovate a community center can reflect the spirit of collaboration and commitment seen in Malchijah and Hashub’s actions.