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.
Nehemiah - Rebuilding the Walls
Nehemiah - Rebuilding the Walls
450-420 BCE34 min13 chapters

Nehemiah

Rebuilding the Walls

The book of Nehemiah is a book of the Old Testament of the Bible. It is the story of Nehemiah, a Jewish leader who was appointed by the Persian king Artaxerxes to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah was a man of great faith and courage, and he was determined to complete the task of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem despite the opposition of the local people. The book of Nehemiah begins with Nehemiah's prayer to God for help in his mission. He then sets out to Jerusalem and begins the work of rebuilding the walls. He faces opposition from the local people, but he perseveres and is able to complete the task. The book of Nehemiah is a story of faith and courage in the face of adversity. It is a reminder to us that God is always with us, and that with His help, we can accomplish great things. It is also a reminder that we should never give up in the face of opposition, but instead trust in God and His plan for us. The book of Nehemiah is a great example of how God can use ordinary people to do extraordinary things. It is a reminder that with faith and courage, we can overcome any obstacle and accomplish great things. It is a reminder that God is always with us, and that with His help, we can do anything.

Biblical figures

Key figures that appear in Nehemiah.

G

God

Supreme Being

I

Israel

King

D

David

Prophet, King of Israel

M

Moses

Prophet, biblical judge

J

Judah

Tribal leader

J

Jerusalem

Capital

E

Egypt

Pharaoh

D

Dan

Judge

L

Levi

Priest

A

Aaron

High Priest of Israel

E

Ezra

Cohen

S

Solomon

Prophet, King of Israel

P

Pharaoh

Pharaoh

B

Ben

Son of Jacob.

A

Abraham

Prophet, patriarch

J

Joseph

Prophet, Vizier

E

Ephraim

Tribe Leader

B

Benjamin

Son of Jacob.

C

Canaan

Land of Canaan

E

Eve

Mother of all humankind

J

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

J

Jonathan

Prince

G

Gilead

Judge

J

Joel

Prophet

D

Daniel

prophet

S

Shem

Son

R

Ram

Judge

E

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

Z

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

B

Balaam

Prophet

E

Eli

High Priest of Israel, biblical judge

J

Jehoiada

High Priest of Israel

M

Moab

N

Nebuchadnezzar

King of Babylon

S

Shallum

High Priest of Israel

Z

Zerubbabel

Governor

Chapters

Explore all the chapters of Nehemiah.

11 verses1 min

Nehemiah Hears of Jerusalem's Condition

Nehemiah 1

Nehemiah hears of the condition of Jerusalem and expresses his concern to King Artaxerxes.

20 verses2 min

Nehemiah's Request to King Artaxerxes

Nehemiah 2

Nehemiah's request to King Artaxerxes for permission to go to Jerusalem and rebuild the city.

32 verses3 min

Rebuilding the Wall

Nehemiah 3

The beginning of the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem, including the organization of the workers.

23 verses2 min

Opposition to the Rebuilding

Nehemiah 4

Opposition to the rebuilding of the wall, including ridicule from the neighboring peoples.

19 verses2 min

Economic Reforms

Nehemiah 5

Economic reforms, including the cancellation of debts.

19 verses2 min

The Threat of Attack

Nehemiah 6

The threat of attack from the neighboring peoples and Nehemiah's response.

73 verses7 min

The Completion of the Wall

Nehemiah 7

The completion of the wall of Jerusalem and the celebration of the dedication.

18 verses2 min

The Reading of the Law

Nehemiah 8

The reading of the law to the assembled people.

38 verses4 min

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.

39 verses4 min

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.

36 verses4 min

Reestablishment of Worship

Nehemiah 11

The reestablishment of worship in Jerusalem, including the appointment of priests and Levites.

47 verses4 min

Dedication of the Wall

Nehemiah 12

The dedication of the wall of Jerusalem and the celebration of the feast of Dedication.

31 verses3 min

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.