Nehemiah

Neh )- ” Author Nehemiah “- Governor, Rebuilt the wall that kept them from intruders after return to Jerusalem; Zerubbabel led first return from exile in 538 B.C., Ezra second return in 458 B.C., Nehemiah third return in 445 B.C.; highlights- ( Neh 1 )- Nehemiah’s prayer; ( Neh 1:1-3 )- Jerusalem destroyed; ( Neh 2 )- Nehemiah approaches king about rebuilding wall; ( Neh 2:20 )- The God of heaven gives you success; ( Neh 3 )- The wall builders duties; ( Neh 4 )- Opposition to wallbuilders; ( Neh 4:17 )- One hand for building, other for weapons; ( Neh 5 )- Nehemiah helps poor; ( Neh 6 )- Further opposition for building wall; ( Neh 7 )- Exiles came with Zerubbabel; ( Neh 8 )- Ezra reads law; ( Neh 8:10 )- Joy of Lord, is our strength; ( Neh 9 )- Old testament recap up to that point; ( Neh 10 )- Sealed the covenant; ( Neh 11 )- Responsibilities, duties in Jerusalem; ( Neh 12 )- Zerubbabel; ( Neh 13 )- I Nehemiah commanded;