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Nehemiah Hears of Jerusalem's Condition
Nehemiah 1
Nehemiah hears of the condition of Jerusalem and expresses his concern to King Artaxerxes.
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Nehemiah
Rebuilding the Walls
The Book of Nehemiah is a book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It tells the story of Nehemiah, a Jewish official in the Persian court, who is appointed by the Persian King Artaxerxes to lead the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem and the restoration of the Jewish community in the land of Israel.
The book begins with the story of Nehemiah's prayer and request to the king to allow him to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the walls. It includes the story of the rebuilding of the walls, as well as the reforms and reforms implemented by Nehemiah to restore the community to obedience to God's law.
Key figures in the book of Nehemiah include Nehemiah, Artaxerxes, and the Persian officials who supported the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. The book also mentions various other individuals, such as the priests and the Levites, who played a role in the rebuilding and restoration of the community. The book also includes stories of opposition and conflict with the neighboring peoples, such as the Samaritans, who opposed the rebuilding of the walls.
Commentary
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The Book of Nehemiah is a book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It tells the story of Nehemiah, a Jewish official in the Persian court, who is appointed by the Persian King Artaxerxes to lead the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem and the restoration of the Jewish community in the land of Israel.
The book begins with the story of Nehemiah's prayer and request to the king to allow him to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the walls. It includes the story of the rebuilding of the walls, as well as the reforms and reforms implemented by Nehemiah to restore the community to obedience to God's law.
Key figures in the book of Nehemiah include Nehemiah, Artaxerxes, and the Persian officials who supported the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. The book also mentions various other individuals, such as the priests and the Levites, who played a role in the rebuilding and restoration of the community. The book also includes stories of opposition and conflict with the neighboring peoples, such as the Samaritans, who opposed the rebuilding of the walls.
Biblical figures
Key figures in Nehemiah
God
Supreme Being
Israel
King
David
Prophet, King of Israel
Moses
Prophet, biblical judge
Judah
Tribal leader
Jerusalem
Capital
Egypt
Pharaoh
Dan
Judge
Levi
Priest
Aaron
High Priest of Israel
Ezra
Cohen
Solomon
Prophet, King of Israel
Pharaoh
Pharaoh
Ben
Son of Jacob.
Abraham
Prophet, patriarch
Joseph
Prophet, Vizier
Ephraim
Tribe Leader
Benjamin
Son of Jacob.
C
Canaan
Land of Canaan
Eve
Mother of all humankind
Jeremiah
Prophet, Cohen
J
Joab
Commander of David's army
A
Assyria
King of Assyria
H
Hezekiah
King of Judah
A
Ammon
Servant
S
Samaria
King of Israel
Jonathan
Prince
G
Gilead
Judge
J
Joel
Prophet
Daniel
prophet
Shem
Son
R
Ram
Judge
Eleazar
High Priest of Israel
B
Bethel
priest
A
Abram
Patriarch
B
Bashan
King of Bashan
M
Mordecai
Prime Minister.
H
Hanan
High Priest
B
Bethlehem
Town.
Z
Zadok
High Priest of Israel
S
Shema
Leader
A
Azariah
High Priest
S
Sheba
Queen
S
Shemaiah
Prophet
S
Shilo
Religious Leader
H
Hanani
Messenger
Zechariah
Priest
S
Sinai
Prophet.
P
Persia
King
R
Ramah
Prophet.
A
Asaph
Singer
H
Hilkiah
High Priest of Israel
A
Amon
King
E
Elam
Governor
J
Jeshua
High Priest
H
Hananiah
prophet
J
Johanan
High Priest of Israel
U
Uzziah
King of Judah
A
Adonijah
Rebel leader.
B
Baruch
Scribe.
D
Darius
King
M
Maaseiah
Governor
Z
Zerah
Chieftain
Z
Zeba
Army commander
M
Mattan
High Priest
A
Abijah
King of Judah
A
Ahijah
High Priest of Israel
O
Obadiah
Governor
S
Seraiah
High Priest of Israel
A
Arabia
Queen
K
Keilah
Governor
U
Uzziel
Leader.
A
Amariah
High Priest
M
Mattaniah
High Priest
B
Bani
Overseer
E
Eliakim
Chief steward
A
Anani
High priest
I
Iddo
Priest
A
Anania
High Priest
E
Eber
Patriarch.
J
Jedaiah
Priest
H
Harim
High Priest
R
Rezin
King
U
Urijah
Prophet
A
Adaiah
Priest
E
Ezer
Helper.
J
Jachin
High Priest
E
Elioenai
Unknown
K
Kadmiel
Position held: Religious Leader.
M
Mishael
Position held: Governor.
N
Nehemiah
Governor, cup-bearer
Z
Zabdi
Head of the family.
H
Hena
Unknown
J
Jamin
Unknown
M
Michaiah
Prophet.
D
Delaiah
Yeshsheby.
M
Malchijah
Governor
A
Ater
A
Azareel
P
Perez
S
Shalma
T
Talmon
Z
Zanoah
A
Arah
H
Hanane
N
Nekoda
B
Bunni
H
Hadid
I
Ithiel
K
Kelita
M
Maaz
R
Reaiah
A
Amzi
A
Ananiah
H
Harsha
I
Imri
J
Jesaiah
M
Meah
N
Neziah
N
Nisan
P
Padon
Z
Zabdiel
Z
Zaccai
A
Azaniah
A
Azarael
H
Hazaiah
J
Jadon
J
Joed
K
Kallai
M
Meraiah
T
Tamah
Z
Zareah
A
Ahitub
High Priest of Israel
Balaam
Prophet
E
Eli
High Priest of Israel, biblical judge
J
Jehoiada
High Priest of Israel
M
Moab
Nebuchadnezzar
King of Babylon
S
Shallum
High Priest of Israel
Zerubbabel
Governor
Chapters
Chapters
2
Nehemiah's Request to King Artaxerxes
Nehemiah 2
Nehemiah's request to King Artaxerxes for permission to go to Jerusalem and rebuild the city.
Read chapter 2
3
Rebuilding the Wall
Nehemiah 3
The beginning of the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem, including the organization of the workers.
Read chapter 3
4
Opposition to the Rebuilding
Nehemiah 4
Opposition to the rebuilding of the wall, including ridicule from the neighboring peoples.
Read chapter 4
5
Economic Reforms
Nehemiah 5
Economic reforms, including the cancellation of debts.
Read chapter 5
6
The Threat of Attack
Nehemiah 6
The threat of attack from the neighboring peoples and Nehemiah's response.
Read chapter 6
7
The Completion of the Wall
Nehemiah 7
The completion of the wall of Jerusalem and the celebration of the dedication.
Read chapter 7
8
The Reading of the Law
Nehemiah 8
The reading of the law to the assembled people.
Read chapter 8
9
The People's Response to the Law
Nehemiah 9
The response of the people to the reading of the law, including their confession of sin and their commitment to obedience.
Read chapter 9
10
The Signing of a Covenant
Nehemiah 10
The signing of a covenant to obey the law, including the appointment of leaders to enforce the law.
Read chapter 10
11
Reestablishment of Worship
Nehemiah 11
The reestablishment of worship in Jerusalem, including the appointment of priests and Levites.
Read chapter 11
12
Dedication of the Wall
Nehemiah 12
The dedication of the wall of Jerusalem and the celebration of the feast of Dedication.
Read chapter 12
13
Nehemiah's Reforms
Nehemiah 13
Nehemiah's reforms, including the closing of the city gates on the Sabbath and the renewal of worship in the city.
Read chapter 13