Nehemiah 3:15
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
In this verse, Shallun, the ruler of part of Mizpah, repaired the fountain gate and the wall of the pool of Siloah, including setting up its doors, locks, and bars. He also worked on the wall up to the stairs leading from the city of David. It highlights the communal effort in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you and your friends are fixing up your neighborhood playground. Shallun is like one of those friends who takes care of a big part of the playground, making sure the gates and locks work and that the walls around the pool are strong. He even helped fix the stairs to your treehouse!
歴史的背景
The Book of Nehemiah was written by Nehemiah, a Jewish leader who lived during the 5th century BC. The book describes the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and gates after the Babylonian exile. The audience was the returning exiles, and the cultural setting was one of rebuilding and restoration.
今日への適用
Just like Shallun took responsibility for a significant part of Jerusalem’s restoration, we can take responsibility for improving our own communities. For example, volunteering to fix up a community center can have a big impact on the community.