Dai rai nna Sanbalat hte Geshem yan gaw ngai hpang de shiga shana dat nna, shanhte hte ngai Ono pa layang na kahtawng langai ngai hta hkrum hkat na lam hpaji jaw dat ma ai. Dai gaw ngai hpe machyi shangun na matu maw mawn shakut ai shanhte a maw lanyet langai mi rai nga ai.
What Does This Mean?
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.
Explained for Children
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.
Historical Background
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.
Living It Out Today
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.