Nehemiah 2:16

Ayamar Bible (Qullan Arunaca)

Marca apnakerinacasti janiw yatipcänti nayan cawquiru saratajjsa, ni cun luratajjsa. Judionacarusa, sacerdotenacarusa janiraquiw nayajj yatiycäyätti ucqhacamajj, ni jilïrinacarusa, ni marca apnakerinacarusa, ni qhitinacatejj uca perkañana jicjjatasipcani ucanacarusa.

What Does This Mean?

Nehemiah secretly inspected the walls of Jerusalem without telling anyone. He wanted to assess the damage before sharing his plans to rebuild the walls. This verse shows Nehemiah's careful planning and his desire to avoid unnecessary worry or opposition.

Explained for Children

Imagine you wanted to build a big sandcastle but first you needed to check if there were any holes or weak spots. Nehemiah did the same thing but with the big walls of a city. He wanted to fix the walls, but he didn't want to worry or confuse anyone by telling them about his plans just yet.

Historical Background

Nehemiah 2 was written by Nehemiah, a Persian official, around 445 B.C. It details his mission to rebuild Jerusalem's walls. The audience was likely the Jews in Jerusalem, and the cultural setting was post-exilic, where the community was rebuilding and reestablishing itself.

Living It Out Today

Imagine planning a surprise party for a friend. You'd keep it a secret to avoid spoiling the surprise. Similarly, Nehemiah kept his plans to rebuild Jerusalem's walls a secret to avoid unnecessary worry or opposition. This teaches us the value of careful planning and the importance of timing in sharing our plans.

Topics

• leadership
• secret plans
• rebuilding
• community
• careful planning
• strategy

Related Verses

• Ezra 3:12
• Joshua 6:25
• Matthew 10:16
• 1 Corinthians 12:27
• Ephesians 4:16

Frequently Asked Questions

Why didn't Nehemiah tell anyone about his plans?

Nehemiah kept his plans secret to avoid causing worry or opposition. He wanted to gather information and develop a solid plan before sharing it with others.

What was Nehemiah inspecting?

Nehemiah was inspecting the walls of Jerusalem. He wanted to assess the damage and understand what would be needed to rebuild them.

Who were the rulers mentioned in the verse?

The rulers were likely the leaders of Jerusalem, including nobles, priests, and officials who were part of the governing body of the city.

How does this verse relate to modern leadership?

This verse teaches modern leaders the importance of careful planning and strategic communication. Nehemiah's actions show the value of gathering information and developing a clear plan before sharing it with others.