This chapter is based on Nehemiah 13.Solemnly and publicly the people of Judah had pledged themselves to obey the law of God. But when the influence of Ezra and Nehemiah was for a time withdrawn, there were many who departed from the Lord. Nehemiah had returned to Persia.During his absence…

This chapter is based on Nehemiah 6.Sanballat and his confederates dared not make open war upon the Jews; but with increasing malice they continued their secret efforts to discourage, perplex, and injure them. The wall about Jerusalem was rapidly approaching completion. When it should be finished and its gates set…

This chapter is based on Nehemiah 5.The wall of Jerusalem had not yet been completed when my attention was called to the unhappy condition of the poorer classes of the people. In the unsettled state of the country, tillage had been to some extent neglected. Furthermore, because of the selfish…

This chapter is based on Nehemiah 2; 3; and 4.My journey to Jerusalem was accomplished in safety. The royal letters to the governors of the provinces along his route secured me honourable reception and prompt assistance. No enemy dared molest the official who was guarded by the power of the…

This chapter is based on Nehemiah 1; 2.My name is Nehemiah, one of the Hebrew exiles. I occupied a position of influence and honor in the Persian court. As cupbearer to the king, I was admitted freely to the royal presence. Because of my position and my abilities and fidelity,…