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Pages you visit will appear hereThe return from exile and rebuilding of Jerusalem
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Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king, hears of Jerusalem’s broken walls. He weeps, fasts, and prays for God’s mercy and favor.
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Nehemiah receives Artaxerxes’ permission to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls. He inspects the ruins secretly and rallies the people to begin the work.
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Families and groups rebuild sections of the wall, each contributing to the restoration effort with unity and diligence.
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Opposition from enemies brings ridicule and threats. Nehemiah arms the workers, urging them to trust God and remain vigilant.
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Nehemiah addresses internal injustice, rebuking nobles for exploiting the poor. He sets an example by serving without demanding governor’s privileges.
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Enemies plot to distract and intimidate Nehemiah. He refuses their traps. The wall is completed in 52 days, and enemies lose confidence.
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Nehemiah appoints leaders and records the genealogy of the first returnees under Zerubbabel to repopulate Jerusalem.
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Ezra reads the Law publicly. The people weep, but Nehemiah and Ezra encourage them to rejoice. The Feast of Tabernacles is celebrated with joy.
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The people confess sins and recount God’s faithfulness through history, renewing their covenant to obey His law.
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Leaders and people make a written covenant, pledging to keep God’s commands, honor the Sabbath, and support the temple with tithes and offerings.
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Leaders settle in Jerusalem, and others are chosen by lot to live there. Genealogies of priests, Levites, and gatekeepers are recorded.
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Priests and Levites are listed. The wall’s dedication is celebrated with great rejoicing, music, and sacrifices. Worship is organized.
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Nehemiah returns to find corruption: foreign influence, neglect of temple duties, Sabbath-breaking, and intermarriage. He rebukes and reforms the people, restoring covenant faithfulness.
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