Nehemiah 6:1

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Karon nahitabo, sa diha nga gisugilon kini kang Sanballat ug kang Tobias ug kang Gesem ang Arabiahanon, ug ngadto sa uban sa among mga kaaway, nga akong natukod ang kuta, ug nga walay guba nga nahabilin (bisan pa nianang panahona wala pa nako patindoga ang mga lukob sa mga ganghaan);

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that when Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem, and others heard about the wall Nehemiah had built, they were surprised because the wall was nearly complete, even though the gates still lacked doors. It shows the progress Nehemiah had made in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're building a fort with your friends. You finish the walls but forget to put the doors on the gates. Your enemies hear about your fort and are surprised that it's almost done! That's kind of what happened to Nehemiah and his team when they were rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem.

Historical Background

Nehemiah, a Jewish leader and cupbearer to the Persian king, wrote this book around the 5th century BCE. He was addressing the Jewish community who had returned to Jerusalem from exile. The cultural setting was one of rebuilding and facing opposition from neighboring peoples who did not want Jerusalem to regain its former glory.

Living It Out Today

In today's context, this verse teaches us the importance of perseverance in the face of opposition. Just as Nehemiah continued to build despite his enemies, we can continue working towards our goals even when others try to discourage us.

Topics

• perseverance
• rebuilding
• opposition
• leadership
• faith
• community

Related Verses

• Ezra 4:1-5
• Psalm 127:1
• Jeremiah 29:1-7
• Matthew 10:16
• 1 Corinthians 16:13

Frequently Asked Questions

Who were the enemies mentioned in Nehemiah 6:1?

The enemies were Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arabian, and others who opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem.

Why were the enemies surprised?

They were surprised because Nehemiah had almost completed the wall around Jerusalem, which they had tried to stop, showing that their efforts to hinder the work had failed.

What was the significance of the doors on the gates?

The lack of doors on the gates symbolized an incomplete project, indicating that even though the wall was nearly finished, the city was still not fully protected.

How does this verse relate to perseverance?

This verse shows Nehemiah's perseverance in completing the wall despite opposition, teaching us to persist in our goals even when faced with difficulties.