Nehemiah 13:28
Arabic 2023 (SAB) (الكتاب الشريف)
وَوَاحِدٌ مِنْ أَوْلَادِ يُويَادَاعَ ابْنِ الْحَبْرِ الْأَعْلَى أَلْيَاشِيبَ، كَانَ زَوْجَ بِنْتِ سَنْبَلَطَ الْحُورَانِيِّ، فَطَرَدْتُهُ مِنْ عِنْدِي.
What Does This Mean?
Nehemiah is talking here and saying that he had to chase away a family member because he married someone who wasn't from their people and had ties to their enemies. This shows Nehemiah's commitment to keeping the community pure and away from harmful influences.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a friend who always brings candy that makes you sick. Nehemiah had a family member who married someone who might cause problems, like that candy. So, he told his family member he couldn't stay around anymore to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Historical Background
The book of Nehemiah was written by Nehemiah himself, likely around 445-420 BC. It describes his efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and restore the city. This verse shows Nehemiah's strict stance on maintaining religious purity and avoiding foreign alliances.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this could apply to someone who works hard to maintain a clean and pure environment in their home or community. For example, a parent might remove a harmful influence from their child's life, like a toxic friend, to protect their child's well-being.
Topics
puritycommunityleadershipmarriageloyaltyenemies
Related Verses
Ezra 9:1-4Malachi 2:10-12Exodus 34:11-161 Corinthians 6:15-172 Corinthians 6:14-18
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Nehemiah chase away his family member?
Nehemiah chased away his family member because he had married someone who was not from their people and had ties to their enemies, which Nehemiah saw as a threat to the purity and safety of his community.
What does this verse teach about community leadership?
This verse teaches that leaders must sometimes make tough decisions to protect the integrity and well-being of their community, even if it means removing family members who threaten the group's values.
How does this verse relate to modern situations?
This verse can relate to modern situations where leaders or parents need to remove harmful influences to protect their community or family, ensuring a safe and healthy environment.
What can we learn about family loyalty from this verse?
This verse highlights the importance of maintaining family loyalty to community values and traditions, even when it means making difficult decisions that might strain family relationships.