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Nehemiah
Facts
Nehemiah was an Israelite living in the Babylonian empire during the time.when the people of Israel and Judah were taken captive by the Babylonians. There is an Old Testament book with his name that tells about him.
- Nehemiah led the Israelites in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.
- For twelve years he was the governor of Jerusalem before returning to the king's palace.
- Nehemiah was the name of two other people in the Old Testament.