It does not see the Nehemiah Memoir as an authentic document but as a fictional account of later writers with theological intentions, who stylized Nehemiah as the model political leader.

In the month of Kislev in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa, 2 Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant …

Summary: Nehemiah recounts the endeavors of Nehemiah, a Jewish cupbearer to the Persian king, who is moved to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls after hearing of its desolation. With the king’s support, …

Sep 30, 2024 · Nehemiah stands as a testament to faithfulness and perseverance. He lived far away from his home, yet he never gave up hope that someday he would return to it. He spent most of his …

May 27, 2025 · Nehemiah was from the tribe of Judah, an exile during the time of Persia. The Bible doesn’t mention his direct ancestry but mentions his father as Hacaliah (Nehemiah 1:1), which might …

This summary of the book of Nehemiah provides information about the title, author (s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of Nehemiah.

Nehemiah (flourished 5th century bce) was a Jewish leader who supervised the rebuilding of Jerusalem in the mid-5th century bce after his release from captivity by the Persian king Artaxerxes I. He also …