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What is the book before Nehemiah?
What is the book after Nehemiah?
How many chapters does the Book of Nehemiah have?
13
Who was Nehemiah's father?
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What city was Nehemiah located in as the book of Nehemiah opens?
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In what month and year does the book of Nehemiah take place?
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What is the name of the brother that Nehemiah mentions at the beginning of the book?
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What did Nehemiah question Hanani and the other men?
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What did Hanani report to Nehemiah about the wall and gates of Jerusalem?
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What did Nehemiah do when he heard about the remnant that survived the exile and about the condition of Jerusalem?
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How did Nehemiah describe the covenant of God?
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Whose sins does Nehemiah confess to God?
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How has Israel acted towards God?
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What did God tell Moses if they are unfaithful to Him?
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What did God tell Moses if they obey His commandments?
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What was Nehemiah's position for the king?
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Who was the king of Persia when Nehemiah served as cupbearer?
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In what year did Nehemiah appear before Artaxerxes with great sadness?
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What did King Artaxerxes perceive about Nehemiah?
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What did Nehemiah do when the king asked him, 'What is it you want?'
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What did Nehemiah answer the king?
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Who was sitting beside the king when he asked, 'How long will your journey be?'
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How long did Nehemiah say the journey to Jerusalem would take?
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Who would provide safe passage to Nehemiah on his way to Judah?
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Where did Nehemiah plan to use the beams made from the timber to be obtained from Asaph?
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Why did the king grant Nehemiah's requests?
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Who was the keeper of the king's forest who provided Nehemiah with timber?
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Who were disturbed that someone had come to promote the welfare of the Israelites?
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How many days did Nehemiah stay in Jerusalem before he set out during the night with a few others?
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Name the gates Nehemiah visited at night while examining the walls and gates.
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What three men mocked and ridiculed the workers as they began to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem?
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What was the nationality of Gresham?
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Study Notes
Book of Nehemiah Overview
- Ezra precedes the Book of Nehemiah, while Esther follows it.
- The Book of Nehemiah contains 13 chapters.
Key Characters
- Nehemiah's father is Hachaliah.
- His brother mentioned in the book is Hanani.
- King of Persia during Nehemiah's service was Artaxerxes.
Historical Context
- The story begins with Nehemiah in the fortress of Susa during the month of Kislev in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes.
- Nehemiah learns about the broken walls of Jerusalem and the disgrace of the Jewish remnant.
Nehemiah's Actions
- He weeps, mourns, fasts, and prays after hearing about Jerusalem's condition.
- Confesses the sins of Israel, including his own and his family's.
- Describes God's covenant as one of love, emphasizing the consequences of disobedience.
Nehemiah's Position and Requests
- Nehemiah serves as the cupbearer to King Artaxerxes.
- Approaches the king with sadness; Artaxerxes notices this and asks what he wants.
- Nehemiah prays to God before answering the king, requesting to return to Jerusalem to rebuild.
Journey to Jerusalem
- Nehemiah's request includes safe passage from the governors of Trans-Euphrates and timber from Asaph for rebuilding.
- He stays in Jerusalem for 3 days before inspecting the walls and gates at night.
Opposition to Rebuilding
- Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite are disturbed by Nehemiah's mission to promote the welfare of the Israelites.
- During the wall rebuilding, Sanballat, Tobiah, and Gresham mock and ridicule the workers.
Significant Locations
- Nehemiah inspects the Valley Gate, Dung Gate, Fountain Gate, and the King's Pool during his nighttime exploration of Jerusalem's walls.
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Explore the key themes, characters, and historical context of the Book of Nehemiah. This quiz will test your knowledge about Nehemiah's actions, including his role as a cupbearer and his fervent prayers for Jerusalem. Gain a deeper understanding of this significant biblical text.
