Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Men så begynte folket og konene deres å klage. De klaget til de jødiske mennene. Noen sa: «Vi er mange, la oss derfor få korn, så vi kan spise og få leve», mens andre sa: «Vi må pantsette åkrene, vingårdene og husene våre, for å få korn i denne hungersnøden.» Andre igjen sa: «For å få penger til kongens skatt, har vi lånt penger på åkrene og vingårdene våre. Enda vi er av det samme folket, må vi tvinge sønnene og døtrene våre til å bli slaver. Ja, noen av døtrene er allerede blitt slaver. Vi har ingen mulighet til å fri dem ut, for åkrene og vingårdene våre tilhører andre.»
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes a situation where the people and their wives were complaining about their fellow Jews. The complaint suggests there was a significant issue causing distress among the community. The key message is about the internal strife and the cries for help within the community.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your friends and family were upset because some of your other family members weren't being nice to them. That's what's happening here. The people were upset and they needed someone to help them.
Historical Background
Nehemiah was written by Nehemiah, a Jewish leader who lived in the Persian Empire. The book was written around 445-430 BC, and it describes Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and reform the community. The verse reflects the social and economic struggles faced by the Jews after returning from exile.
Living It Out Today
In a modern context, this could be applied to situations where community members are facing internal conflicts and need help to resolve them. For example, a neighborhood where residents are complaining about unfair treatment by local leaders might need someone to mediate and bring about harmony.
The main issue was internal strife within the Jewish community where people were complaining about unfair treatment from their fellow Jews.
Who was Nehemiah in the Bible?
Nehemiah was a leader of the Jews who lived in the Persian Empire and worked to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and reform the community.
How can we apply Nehemiah 5:1 in our community today?
We can apply this verse by addressing internal conflicts in our communities and seeking to resolve them through dialogue and fair treatment.
What does this verse teach about leadership?
This verse teaches that leaders should be attentive to the needs and complaints of their community and work towards justice and peace among all members.