Nehemiah 3:15
Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
وَرَمَّمَ شَلُّونُ بْنُ كَلحُوزَةَ، وَهُوَ وَالِي مِنْطَقَةِ المِصْفَاةِ، بَابَ العَيْنِ. هُوَ أقَامَهُ وَثَبَّتَ عَتَبَتَهُ العُليَا وَرَفَعَ دَفَّتَيْهِ وَوَضَعَ أقْفَالَهُ وَمَزَالِيجَهُ. كَمَا رَمَّمَ سُورَ بِرْكَةِ سِلْوَامَ عِنْدَ حَدِيقَةِ المَلِكِ إلَى الدَّرَجَاتِ النَّازِلَةِ مِنْ مَدِينَةِ دَاوُدَ.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Shallun, the ruler of part of Mizpah, repaired the fountain gate and the wall of the pool of Siloah, including setting up its doors, locks, and bars. He also worked on the wall up to the stairs leading from the city of David. It highlights the communal effort in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls.
Explained for Children
Imagine you and your friends are fixing up your neighborhood playground. Shallun is like one of those friends who takes care of a big part of the playground, making sure the gates and locks work and that the walls around the pool are strong. He even helped fix the stairs to your treehouse!
Historical Background
The Book of Nehemiah was written by Nehemiah, a Jewish leader who lived during the 5th century BC. The book describes the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and gates after the Babylonian exile. The audience was the returning exiles, and the cultural setting was one of rebuilding and restoration.
Living It Out Today
Just like Shallun took responsibility for a significant part of Jerusalem’s restoration, we can take responsibility for improving our own communities. For example, volunteering to fix up a community center can have a big impact on the community.
Topics
rebuildingcommunityresponsibilityrestorationleadershipservice
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the significance of the fountain gate?
The fountain gate was important because it provided access to the water supply from the pool of Siloah, which was vital for the city's survival and hygiene.
Who was Shallun?
Shallun was a leader who was responsible for a part of Mizpah, a town in Israel. He took on the task of repairing a section of the city walls in Jerusalem.
Why was the restoration of Jerusalem's walls important?
Restoring Jerusalem's walls was important for the security and identity of the returning Jewish exiles. It symbolized the restoration of their homeland and protection against potential invaders.
How does this verse relate to community service?
This verse shows how individuals can take responsibility for their community's improvement, much like Shallun did by repairing the gate and walls, encouraging us to contribute to our own communities.