Nehemiah Chapter 1 Flashcards

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According to Nehemiah 1:1, who is writing this book?

Nehemiah

According to Nehemiah 1:1, who was Nehemiah's father?

Hachaliah

According to Nehemiah 1:1, in what month did Nehemiah get a visit from his friend Hanani?

the month of Chislev

According to Nehemiah 1:1, in what year did Nehemiah get a visit from Hanani?

<p>in the twentieth year (20th year)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:1, where was Nehemiah when Hanani came to visit him?

<p>in Shushan the citadel</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:2, who was one of Nehemiah's friends or relative who came from Judah to visit him?

<p>Hanani</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:2, from where did Hanani come to visit Nehemiah?

<p>Judah</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:2, who else came with Hanani to visit Nehemiah at the citadel in Shushan?

<p>men from Judah</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:2, what did Nehemiah and Hanani talk about, besides Jerusalem?

<p>the Jews who had escaped, and survived the captivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:2, Nehemiah asked Hanani about the Jews who had escaped and survived the captivity, and what else?

<p>Jerusalem</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:3, what did Hanani tell Nehemiah about how the survivors who were left from the captivity in the province felt?

<p>they are in great distress and reproach</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:3, who did Hanani and the men of Judah say was in great distress and reproach in their report to Nehemiah?

<p>the survivors from the captivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:3, what did Hanani tell Nehemiah about the state of the wall in Jerusalem?

<p>the wall is broken down</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:3, what did Hanani tell Nehemiah about the condition of the gates at Jerusalem?

<p>the gates are burned with fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:3, why were the survivors who were left from the captivity in the province in great distress and reproach?

<p>the wall of Jerusalem is also broken down, and its gates are burned with fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:4, what did Nehemiah do when he heard that the wall of Jerusalem is also broken down, and its gates are burned with fire?

<p>sat down, wept, mourned for many days; fast, pray</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:4, what two things did Nehemiah do before the God of heaven when he heard about Jerusalem?

<p>fasted and prayed</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:5, how did Nehemiah compliment God in his prayer after he said 'I pray, Lord God of heaven'?

<p>O great and awesome God</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:5, what two things did Nehemiah say God keeps for those who love Him and observe His commandments?

<p>covenant and mercy</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:5, Nehemiah said God keeps His covenant and mercy for those who do what two things?

<p>who love God and observe His commandments</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:6, Nehemiah asked God, 'please let Your ear be attentive and Your eyes open,' for what reason?

<p>to hear his prayer</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:6, how often was Nehemiah praying to God for the children of Israel?

<p>day and night</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:6, for whom was Nehemiah praying day and night?

<p>for the children of Israel</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:6, in Nehemiah's prayer for the children of Israel what was he confessing?

<p>the sins of the children of Israel</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:6, Nehemiah prayed to God and said who had sinned?

<p>he and his father's house</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:7, in Nehemiah's prayer he said they had acted in what way against God?

<p>very corruptly</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Nehemiah 1:7, in Nehemiah's prayer, he said they had not kept what 3 things?

<p>commandments, statutes, ordinances</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Nehemiah Chapter 1 Overview

  • Nehemiah is the author of the book, as introduced in the first verse.
  • His father is named Hachaliah, indicating his lineage and family background.

Context of Nehemiah's Visit

  • Nehemiah received a visit from his friend Hanani in the month of Chislev.
  • This visit occurred in the twentieth year of a specific reign, emphasizing a historical timeline.
  • Nehemiah was at the citadel in Shushan when Hanani arrived.

Discussion of the Jewish Community

  • Hanani, along with other men from Judah, reported to Nehemiah about the state of the Jews who had escaped captivity.
  • They expressed deep distress regarding the condition of Jerusalem and the survivors.

State of Jerusalem and Its People

  • The survivors from the captivity were in great distress and reproach, highlighting their precarious situation.
  • The wall of Jerusalem was broken down, and its gates were burned with fire, symbolizing vulnerability and devastation.

Nehemiah's Reactions

  • Upon hearing the dire news, Nehemiah sat down, wept, mourned, fasted, and prayed for many days, demonstrating his deep sorrow and commitment to the issue.
  • His prayer included fasting and petitioning God for attention to his pleas.

Nehemiah's Plea to God

  • In his prayer, Nehemiah praised God as “O great and awesome God,” acknowledging His power and authority.
  • He expressed that God preserves covenant and mercy for those who love Him and keep His commandments.

Prayer for Israel

  • Nehemiah prayed day and night for the children of Israel, exhibiting persistent intercession.
  • He confessed the sins of Israel, acknowledging both his sins and those of his father's house.

Acknowledgment of Failure

  • Nehemiah described the actions of the people as very corrupt against God.
  • He noted the failure to keep God's commandments, statutes, and ordinances, showcasing a collective need for repentance and renewal.

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