Nehemiah 6:19

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

كَمَا كَانُوا يَذْكُرُونَ أمَامِي أعْمَالَهُ الحَسَنَةَ، وَيَنْقُلُونَ إلَيْهِ كَلَامِي. فَبَعَثَ طُوبِيَّا بِرَسَائِلَ لِيُخِيفَنِي.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes how Tobiah, an enemy of Nehemiah, sent letters to frighten him. It also mentions that others reported good deeds to Nehemiah and shared his words. The key message is about dealing with fear and maintaining integrity.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're building a big sandcastle and someone tries to scare you by saying your castle will fall. But your friends come and tell you how great your castle looks and share your ideas on how to make it even better. That's kind of what's happening here, but with a big project to rebuild a city wall!

Historical Background

Nehemiah 6 was written by Nehemiah, likely around the 5th century BC, during the Persian period. He wrote this to an audience of returning Jews who had been exiled and were rebuilding their city in Jerusalem. The cultural setting involves rebuilding after exile and facing opposition from neighboring groups.

Living It Out Today

In a modern context, imagine you start a community garden and someone keeps trying to scare you about it failing. But your friends support you and share your vision with others. This verse reminds us to stay strong and not let fear stop us from doing good.

Topics

• faith
• opposition
• encouragement
• perseverance
• fear
• integrity

Related Verses

• Psalms 34:1-2
• Proverbs 29:25
• Matthew 10:28
• 2 Timothy 1:7
• James 1:2-4

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Tobiah and what was his role?

Tobiah was an enemy of Nehemiah who tried to undermine Nehemiah's work of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem by sending letters to frighten him.

How does this verse relate to overcoming fear?

It shows that even when facing fear from enemies, one can still receive encouragement and support from allies, which helps in maintaining integrity and staying true to the mission.

What can we learn about integrity from this verse?

The verse teaches that maintaining integrity is crucial, even when faced with fear and opposition, and that support from others can strengthen this resolve.

How does Nehemiah deal with the fear instilled by Tobiah?

Nehemiah likely deals with the fear by continuing his work and relying on the support and encouragement of those around him, showing that faith and perseverance can overcome fear.