[뇌물에 매수된 예언자 스마야] 하루는 내가 므헤다벨의 손자요 들라야의 아들인 스마야를 그의 집으로 찾아갔다. 그가 하나님의 중요한 계시를 받아 네게 전할 말이 있으나 외출할 수 없다기에 내가 그의 집으로 찾아간 것이었다. 그때에 그가 이렇게 말하였다. `성전으로 들어가서 숨어 있어야 되겠습니다. 우리가 집에 있으면 원수들이 와서 살해할 것입니다. 바로 오늘 밤에 원수들이 올 것입니다.'
이 구절의 의미
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.
어린이를 위한 설명
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.
역사적 배경
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.
오늘의 적용
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.