그리하여 산발랏과 게셈이 내게 심부름꾼을 보내어 이렇게 전하였다. `오노 골짜기의 마을에서 함께 만나 서로 상의해 봅시다!' 이는 그들이 나를 유다 국경선 밖의 그 외딴 곳으로 유인하여 암살하려는 음모였다.
이 구절의 의미
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.
어린이를 위한 설명
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.
역사적 배경
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.
오늘의 적용
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.