Questions and Answers
Why did the men and their wives raise an outcry against their Jewish brothers (Neh 5:1f)?
Why were the people mortgaging their fields (Neh 5:3)?
The poor people had to mortgage all of the following EXCEPT (Neh 5:3)
Why did the poor people not have grain (Neh 5:3)?
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What did some of the poor have to do in order to pay the king's tax (Neh 5:4f)?
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Why did the poor have to sell their children into slavery (Neh 5:4f)?
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Why were the poor people powerless to stop their children from being enslaved (Neh 5:5)?
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Why was Nehemiah angry at the nobles and officials (Neh 5:7)?
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What was Nehemiah's response to the outcry of the poor (Neh 5:6)?
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From whom did Nehemiah say the nobles had bought back their Jewish brothers (Neh 5:8)?
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What was the nobles' response to Nehemiah's accusations of their enslaving their brothers (Neh 5:8)?
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In what did Nehemiah say the nobles should walk (Neh 5:9)?
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What did Nehemiah do to show the nobles an example of what they should have done (Neh 5:10)?
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What amount of usury were the nobles to return to the poor people that they had exacted from them (Neh 5:11)?
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Nehemiah told the nobles to give back to the poor all of the following EXCEPT (Neh 5:11)
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What was the response of the nobles to Nehemiah's demand that they return the fields that they had taken/bought from the poor (Neh 5:12)?
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Who did Nehemiah summon in order for the nobles to take an oath (Neh 5:12)?
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Study Notes
Nehemiah 5 Overview
- Men and their wives raised an outcry due to a lack of grain for food caused by famine.
- Poor people mortgaged fields to buy grain necessary for survival.
- Mortgages excluded wells, which remained under their ownership.
Reasons for Financial Distress
- Famine led to insufficient grain, forcing families to consider drastic measures.
- Some poor individuals sold children into slavery to pay their king's tax.
- Powerlessness of the poor stemmed from losing fields and vineyards to wealthier nobles.
Nehemiah's Reaction to Injustice
- Nehemiah's anger was directed at nobles and officials for exploiting their countrymen through usury.
- He felt a deep sense of injustice and called for compassion towards the poor.
- The nobles were accused of buying back Jewish brothers from Gentiles rather than helping them.
Encouragement for Change
- Nehemiah instructed nobles to walk in the fear of God and act righteously.
- He set an example by lending money and grain without charging interest, advocating for ethical behavior.
Actions Taken by Nobles
- Nehemiah demanded nobles return excessive usury taken from the poor, which was set at one hundredth.
- Nobles agreed to return land, fields, vineyards, and homes to the poor, indicating recognition of wrongdoing.
Conclusion of Events
- Nehemiah called upon priests for the nobles to take an oath, ensuring their commitment to rectifying issues and restoring justice.
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Test your knowledge of Nehemiah Chapter 5 with this flashcard quiz. Explore the reasons behind the outcry of the people and their struggles during this time. Perfect for those studying biblical texts or preparing for discussions on Nehemiah.
