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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.

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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

GodG

God

Supreme Being

IsraelI

Israel

King

DavidD

David

Prophet, King of Israel

MosesM

Moses

Prophet, biblical judge

JudahJ

Judah

Tribal leader

JerusalemJ

Jerusalem

Capital

EgyptE

Egypt

Pharaoh

DanD

Dan

Judge

LeviL

Levi

Priest

AaronA

Aaron

High Priest of Israel

EzraE

Ezra

Cohen

SolomonS

Solomon

Prophet, King of Israel

PharaohP

Pharaoh

Pharaoh

BenB

Ben

Son of Jacob.

AbrahamA

Abraham

Prophet, patriarch

JosephJ

Joseph

Prophet, Vizier

EphraimE

Ephraim

Tribe Leader

BenjaminB

Benjamin

Son of Jacob.

C

Canaan

Land of Canaan

EveE

Eve

Mother of all humankind

JeremiahJ

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

JonathanJ

Jonathan

Prince

G

Gilead

Judge

J

Joel

Prophet

DanielD

Daniel

prophet

ShemS

Shem

Son

R

Ram

Judge

EleazarE

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

ZechariahZ

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

BalaamB

Balaam

Prophet

E

Eli

High Priest of Israel, biblical judge

J

Jehoiada

High Priest of Israel

M

Moab

NebuchadnezzarN

Nebuchadnezzar

King of Babylon

S

Shallum

High Priest of Israel

ZerubbabelZ

Zerubbabel

Governor

Chapters

Nehemiah Hears of Jerusalem's Condition

Nehemiah Hears of Jerusalem's Condition

Nehemiah 1

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

Nehemiah's Request to King Artaxerxes

Nehemiah's Request to King Artaxerxes

Nehemiah 2

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

Rebuilding the Wall

Rebuilding the Wall

Nehemiah 3

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

Opposition to the Rebuilding

Opposition to the Rebuilding

Nehemiah 4

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

Economic Reforms

Economic Reforms

Nehemiah 5

Economic reforms, including the cancellation of debts.

The Threat of Attack

The Threat of Attack

Nehemiah 6

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

The Completion of the Wall

The Completion of the Wall

Nehemiah 7

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

The Reading of the Law

The Reading of the Law

Nehemiah 8

The reading of the law to the assembled people.

The People's Response to the Law

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.

The Signing of a Covenant

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.

Reestablishment of Worship

Reestablishment of Worship

Nehemiah 11

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

Dedication of the Wall

Dedication of the Wall

Nehemiah 12

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

Nehemiah's Reforms

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.