Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem
Nehemiah served King Artaxerxes as his cup-bearer. He was also a devout leader in the Jewish community. When Nehemiah heard of the sad condition of his home city, he was greatly disturbed. The king gave him permission to return to Jerusalem and sent him back with a military escort. While rebuilding the walls and temple they endured much opposition. For your convenience – Bible online
Ch.1 Nehemiah’s prayer (see 1 Kings 8:46-53; Deuteronomy 30:2-5)
Ch.2 Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem Map of Nehemiah’s Wall
Ch.3 Many people helped rebuild walls of Jerusalem
Ch.4 Builders are threatened by Sanballat, Tobiah, and the Arabs
Ch.5 Poor oppressed (Compare with Deuteronomy 15:1-15)
Ch.6 Rebuilding of the wall is completed Nehemiah’s Wall
Ch.7 Genealogy of those who returned (Compare 7:66 with Ezra 2:64)
Ch.8 Ezra reads the Law (see Leviticus 23:33-36)
Ch.9 Jews confess their sins and the sins of their fathers
Ch.10 A covenant is written and signed by many people
Ch.11 People assigned to live in the city, or in the surrounding area
Ch.12 Dedication of the wall of Jerusalem
Questions
Why was Nehemiah sad? (1:1-4)
Why was Nehemiah fearful? (2:1-3)
How long was he in Jerusalem before he revealed his purpose? (2:11-17)
Who was the Horonite? Ammonite? Arab? (2:19-20)
How did the Jews protect themselves and their work? (4:16-17)
Did Nehemiah expect to be fed at the people’s expense? (5:14-19)
What was Nehemiah’s response to Sanballat’s request for a meeting? (6:3)
How long did it take to complete the walls? (6:15)
Why were the surrounding nations afraid? (6:16)
How long did Ezra read the law? (8:3)
When was the last time the people kept the Feast of Tabernacles? (8:17)
When the people rebelled in the past, what did God do? 9:17 Why? (9:17-19)
After the people were settled and prosperous in the new land, did they remain loyal to God? (9:26)
How did God respond to their impudent ways? (9:29-31)
Did the people think God treated them fairly? (9:33)
What percent agreed to live in Jerusalem? (11:1-2)
How many from the tribe of Judah would live in Jerusalem? (11:6)
How many from the tribe of Benjamin would live in Jerusalem? (11:8)
How many Levites? (11:18)
How many choirs were there? (12:31)
Could anyone go into the temple? (13:1)
What evil had Eliashib done while Nehemiah was absent? (13:4-5)
What did Nehemiah do? (13:8-9)
What did Nehemiah see on the Sabbath? (13:15)
What had they promised? (10:30-31)
Did they keep their word? (13:23-24)