Nehemiah 6:5
French (La Sainte Bible par Louis Segond 1910)
Sanballat m'envoya ce message une cinquième fois par son serviteur, qui tenait à la main une lettre ouverte.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes Sanballat sending a messenger to Nehemiah for the fifth time with an open letter. Sanballat was trying to intimidate or trick Nehemiah, who was rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your friend kept sending you notes to scare you while you were building a big fort. Sanballat was like that friend, trying to scare Nehemiah who was building the walls of Jerusalem.
Historical Background
Nehemiah was written by Nehemiah himself around 445-433 BCE. The audience was the Jews returning from exile in Babylon. The cultural setting was one of rebuilding and facing opposition from neighboring peoples like Sanballat.
Living It Out Today
When you face repeated attempts to discourage you from doing something good, remember that staying focused on your goal is crucial, just like Nehemiah did not give up on rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls despite Sanballat’s threats.
Topics
perseverancerebuildingoppositionintimidationfaithfulnessleadership
Related Verses
2 Corinthians 10:3-5Ephesians 6:10-121 Samuel 17:32-37Joshua 6:1-5Judges 7:1-8
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sanballat in Nehemiah 6:5?
Sanballat was a governor of Samaria who was opposed to Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
Why did Sanballat send an open letter?
An open letter was likely a public declaration to shame or intimidate Nehemiah, making it clear to everyone that Sanballat was threatening or accusing Nehemiah.
What was Nehemiah's mission?
Nehemiah's mission was to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, which had been destroyed, to protect and restore the city.
How did Nehemiah handle Sanballat's threats?
Nehemiah remained focused on his mission and did not let Sanballat's threats deter him from rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.