Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin (Buk Baibel Long Tok Pisin 2008 + DC)
Orait mipela olgeta i mekim olsem. Na long taim bilong slip mipela i no save senisim klos. Nogat. Mi wantaim ol poroman bilong mi na ol wokboi na ol soldia i save was long mi long olgeta de, mipela olgeta i larim klos bilong wok i stap long bodi bilong mipela, na mipela i slip. Na olgeta taim mipela i holim spia, na long taim mipela i go long wara tu, mipela i no save lusim. Olsem na oltaim mipela i redi long pait.
What Does This Mean?
Nehemiah and his team stayed alert and ready to defend the city of Jerusalem. They didn't even take off their clothes, except to wash, showing how seriously they took their duty to protect the city.
Explained for Children
Imagine you’re on guard duty at your treehouse and you don’t even want to take off your superhero cape, except to get cleaned up. That’s how seriously Nehemiah and his friends took keeping the city safe.
Historical Background
Nehemiah wrote this portion of the Bible around 445-420 BC. He was a leader helping to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The verse reflects the tense and dangerous environment they faced.
Living It Out Today
Imagine being part of a community project that faces opposition. Like Nehemiah, you might need to stay vigilant and dedicated to see the project through, even when it’s challenging.