The Book of Nehemiah

Nehemiah Outline

Chapters & Genres

Nehemiah is one of the books of the Old Testament which tells the story of the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. It is named after the central character, Nehemiah, who was a Jewish official and the cupbearer to the Persian king, Artaxerxes I. The book is believed to have been written by Nehemiah himself or by someone else who was close to him.

The book of Nehemiah is a historical account of the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem, which had been destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 BC. The story begins in the twentieth year of the reign of Artaxerxes I, which was around 445 BC, when Nehemiah received news that the walls of Jerusalem were still in ruins and the people were in great distress. Nehemiah was deeply saddened by this news and he prayed to God for help.

Nehemiah was then granted permission by the king to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the walls. He gathered a group of skilled workers and set to work on the project. However, they faced opposition from the surrounding nations who did not want to see the walls rebuilt. Nehemiah and his workers persevered, and with the help of God, they were able to complete the wall in just 52 days.

The book of Nehemiah is divided into three main parts. The first part, which covers chapters 1-7, describes Nehemiah's journey to Jerusalem, his assessment of the situation, and the beginning of the rebuilding process. In chapter 1, Nehemiah learns of the situation in Jerusalem and prays to God for help. In chapter 2, he receives permission from the king to go to Jerusalem and rebuild the walls. In chapter 3, Nehemiah assigns different sections of the wall to different groups of workers. In chapter 4, the workers face opposition from the surrounding nations, but they continue to work with the help of God. In chapter 5, Nehemiah deals with issues of social justice among the people, ensuring that the poor are not being taken advantage of in the rebuilding process. Chapter 6 describes further opposition to the rebuilding project, but Nehemiah and his workers are able to persevere and complete the wall.

The second part of the book, which covers chapters 8-10, describes the spiritual renewal of the people of Jerusalem. After the completion of the wall, the people gather to hear the Law of Moses read to them. They are moved to repentance and rededicate themselves to God. They make a covenant to obey God's laws and to separate themselves from the surrounding nations.

The third part of the book, which covers chapters 11-13, describes the resettlement of Jerusalem and the reforms implemented by Nehemiah. Nehemiah ensures that the city is repopulated, and he establishes a system of governance for the people. He also deals with issues of corruption among the priests and Levites and ensures that the Sabbath is being observed properly.

Overall, the book of Nehemiah is a story of perseverance, faith, and renewal. It shows how God can use ordinary people to accomplish great things and how even in the face of opposition, His purposes will ultimately prevail. The book also emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's laws and the need for repentance and rededication when we fall short.

Nehemiah 1
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Nehemiah 2
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Nehemiah 3
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Nehemiah 4
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Nehemiah 5
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Nehemiah 6
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Nehemiah 7
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Nehemiah 8
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Nehemiah 9
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Nehemiah 10
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Nehemiah 11
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Nehemiah 12
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Nehemiah 13
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