Old Testament
Book of Nehemiah
Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king, leads the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls despite opposition. Ezra reads the law aloud, the people renew their covenant, and the city is repopulated.
At a glance
Nehemiah key facts
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Chapters
- 13
- Author
- Largely Nehemiah's own memoirs, as traditionally understood
- When it was written
- Around 430 BC
- Main theme
- Prayer, courage and rebuilding what was broken
- Key verse
- Nehemiah 8:10
Summary
What is Nehemiah about?
Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king, leads the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls despite opposition. Ezra reads the law aloud, the people renew their covenant, and the city is repopulated.
Key verse
A key verse in Nehemiah
“Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be all of you sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
13 chapters
Nehemiah chapters
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Questions
Nehemiah: common questions
Who wrote the book of Nehemiah?
Largely Nehemiah's own memoirs, as traditionally understood.
When was Nehemiah written?
Around 430 BC.
What is the book of Nehemiah about?
Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king, leads the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls despite opposition. Ezra reads the law aloud, the people renew their covenant, and the city is repopulated.
How many chapters are in Nehemiah?
Nehemiah has 13 chapters, in the Old Testament.
What is a key verse in Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 8:10: “Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be all of you sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” (KJV).
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