Nehemiah 9:34

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

لَمْ يَحْفَظْ مُلُوكُنَا وَقَادَتُنَا وَكَهَنَتُنَا وَآبَاؤُنَا شَرِيعَتَكَ. وَلَمْ يَهْتَمُّوا بِوَصَايَاكَ وَتَحْذِيرَاتِكَ لَهُمْ.

What Does This Mean?

Nehemiah 9:34 admits that the leaders of Israel, including kings, princes, priests, and fathers, have not followed God's laws and commandments. This verse is part of a prayer acknowledging past failures.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you promised to clean your room every day but forgot to do it. Nehemiah is saying that the big leaders of Israel, like your parents and teachers, also forgot to do what they promised God they would do.

Historical Background

Nehemiah 9 is a prayer of confession and repentance by the people of Israel. This chapter is part of Nehemiah's book, which was written around the 5th century BC. The audience was the returning exiles of Israel, who were rebuilding Jerusalem after their captivity in Babylon.

Living It Out Today

A modern scenario could be a community leader who fails to follow the rules they set for others. This verse reminds us that leadership comes with responsibility to model the behavior we expect from others.

Topics

• repentance
• leadership
• confession
• laws
• commandments
• divine justice

Related Verses

• 1 Kings 14:22-23
• 2 Kings 17:13-15
• Jeremiah 7:25-26
• Ezekiel 20:25-26
• Matthew 23:3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main message of Nehemiah 9:34?

The main message is the admission of Israel's leaders failing to keep God's laws and commandments.

Why is this verse important for leaders today?

It serves as a reminder that leaders must lead by example and follow the laws and principles they set for their followers.

How does this verse relate to the broader theme of Nehemiah?

It fits into the theme of confession and repentance as the people of Israel acknowledge their past failures and seek God's forgiveness.

What can we learn about God from this verse?

We learn that God expects obedience from His people, especially from their leaders, and He takes note of their adherence to His commandments.