Nehemiah

Nehemiah was a biblical figure who served as a cupbearer to the Persian King Artaxerxes I. He was the son of Hacaliah and was born in Babylon. Nehemiah is best known for leading the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and gates after the Babylonian captivity. He was also responsible for the reorganization of the Jewish community in Jerusalem. Nehemiah was sent by the king to Jerusalem to assess the damage to the city walls and gates. He was appalled by the destruction and set out to rebuild the walls and gates. He organized the people of Jerusalem into groups and assigned them to different sections of the wall. He also organized the people into groups of priests, Levites, and other officials to help with the rebuilding. Nehemiah also worked to restore the Jewish faith in Jerusalem. He re-established the Sabbath, instituted the reading of the Torah, and re-established the Temple worship. He also worked to restore the Jewish laws and regulations. Nehemiah is best known for his leadership in rebuilding the walls and gates of Jerusalem and restoring the Jewish faith. He is remembered for his courage and determination in the face of adversity. He is an example of faith and perseverance in the face of great difficulty.

Nehemiah was mentioned 8 times in the Bible.

first mention in the bible is in the book of Ezra, chapter 2, verse 2.