Nehemiah 5 Flashcard Quiz

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Why did the men and their wives raise an outcry against their Jewish brothers (Neh 5:1f)?

They needed to get grain for food (correct)

They needed land to farm

They were put outside the city walls

They needed more water for their fields

Why were the people mortgaging their fields (Neh 5:3)?

Because they were outside the walls of Jerusalem

Because the wealthy were buying them up

Because they needed to purchase grain (correct)

Because they had no homes to live in

The poor people had to mortgage all of the following EXCEPT (Neh 5:3)

Their homes

Their fields

Their vineyards

Their wells (correct)

Why did the poor people not have grain (Neh 5:3)?

Because there was a famine Signup and view all the answers

What did some of the poor have to do in order to pay the king's tax (Neh 5:4f)?

Sell their children into slavery Signup and view all the answers

Why did the poor have to sell their children into slavery (Neh 5:4f)?

In order to pay the king's tax Signup and view all the answers

Why were the poor people powerless to stop their children from being enslaved (Neh 5:5)?

Because their fields and vineyards belonged to others Signup and view all the answers

Why was Nehemiah angry at the nobles and officials (Neh 5:7)?

Because they were exacting usury from their own countrymen Signup and view all the answers

What was Nehemiah's response to the outcry of the poor (Neh 5:6)?

He was angry Signup and view all the answers

From whom did Nehemiah say the nobles had bought back their Jewish brothers (Neh 5:8)?

The Gentiles Signup and view all the answers

What was the nobles' response to Nehemiah's accusations of their enslaving their brothers (Neh 5:8)?

They were silent having nothing to say Signup and view all the answers

In what did Nehemiah say the nobles should walk (Neh 5:9)?

In the fear of our God Signup and view all the answers

What did Nehemiah do to show the nobles an example of what they should have done (Neh 5:10)?

Lending them money and grain without usury Signup and view all the answers

What amount of usury were the nobles to return to the poor people that they had exacted from them (Neh 5:11)?

One hundredth Signup and view all the answers

Nehemiah told the nobles to give back to the poor all of the following EXCEPT (Neh 5:11)

Their wells Signup and view all the answers

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)?

They agreed to his request Signup and view all the answers

Who did Nehemiah summon in order for the nobles to take an oath (Neh 5:12)?

The priests Signup and view all the answers

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.