Book Introduction
Nehemiah
Written by Nehemiah (traditional)
The Author
Nehemiah (traditional) — A cupbearer to the Persian king who gave up comfort in the palace to rebuild the walls of
Large portions are written in first person as Nehemiah's personal memoir. Originally one book with Ezra. A later editor likely combined and arranged the material.
400s BC
The returned exiles in
To record the rebuilding of walls and the renewal of the community's commitment to God's
What's It About?
hears that walls are still in ruins and is devastated. He gets permission from the Persian king, travels to Jerusalem, and organizes the entire community to rebuild the walls in just 52 days — despite fierce opposition. Then he partners with to lead spiritual renewal: public reading of the , confession of sin, and a renewed covenant commitment.
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