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Nehemiah

Facts:

Nehemiah was an Israelite forced to move to the Babylonian empire when the people of Israel and Judah were taken captive by the Babylonians.

  • While he was the cupbearer to the Persian king, Artaxerxes, Nehemiah asked the king for permission to return to Jerusalem.
  • Nehemiah led the Israelites in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem which had been destroyed by the Babylonians.
  • For twelve years Nehemiah was the governor of Jerusalem before returning to the king's palace.
  • The Old Testament book of Nehemiah tells the story of Nehemiah's work in rebuilding the walls and his governing of the people in Jerusalem.
  • There were also other men named Nehemiah in the Old Testament. Usually the name of the father was added, to distinguish which Nehemiah was being talked about.

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(See also: Artaxerxes, Babylon, Jerusalem, son)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H5166