Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Deretter kom jeg til Jerusalem og ble der i tre dager. Om natten sto jeg og noen få menn som var sammen med meg, opp. Jeg sa ikke til et eneste menneske hva min Gud ville at jeg skulle gjøre i Jerusalem. Jeg tok bare med meg dyret jeg red på da jeg om natten dro ut gjennom Dalporten og bort til Slangekilden og kom til Avfallsporten. Jeg undersøkte Jerusalems murer, som var revet ned, og portene som var brent med ild. Så dro jeg over til Kildeporten og til Kongens dam, men der var det fort trangt til at dyret jeg red på kunne komme fram. Slik dro jeg opp gjennom dalen om natten og undersøkte muren. Deretter dro jeg tilbake.
What Does This Mean?
Nehemiah came to Jerusalem and stayed there for three days. This verse is part of Nehemiah's account of his journey to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. The key message is Nehemiah's careful planning and contemplation before beginning his mission.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're going on a big trip to fix up your favorite playground. Before you start, you spend a few days looking around and planning how you'll do it. That's what Nehemiah did in Jerusalem—he arrived and took three days to think about his big plan.
Historical Background
Nehemiah, a Persian cupbearer, wrote this account in the 5th century BC. The book of Nehemiah was likely written for the Israelites who had returned from exile. The cultural setting was one of rebuilding and re-establishing the community in Jerusalem after a period of destruction and disarray.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, this can be applied to situations where we need to prepare ourselves before starting a big project or facing a challenging situation. Taking time to assess and plan can lead to better outcomes.
Topics
rebuildingplanningleadershipJerusalemreturn from exilecontemplation
Nehemiah's three-day stay signifies his careful preparation and planning. He took time to assess the situation and formulate his strategy before starting his mission.
What other Bible figures took time to prepare?
This verse illustrates the importance of initial planning and assessment before undertaking a rebuilding project, similar to Nehemiah's mission to rebuild Jerusalem's walls.