Dutch 1939 (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, 1939)
Een andere keer ging ik het huis van Sjemaja binnen, den zoon van Delaja, zoon van Mehetabel. Ofschoon het goed gesloten kon worden, sprak hij tot mij: Laat ons samen naar het huis van God gaan en binnen de tempel, en de deuren van de tempel gesloten houden; want men komt u vermoorden, vannacht nog komt men u doden.
Wat betekent dit?
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.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
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.
Historische achtergrond
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.
Toepassing voor vandaag
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.