2 others in the registry answer to the name Nehemiah. Every Nehemiah in the Bible
- verses
- 5
- first named
- Nehemiah 1:1
- last named
- Nehemiah 12:47
- period
- Exile and Return
- role
- Man
Description
Who was Nehemiah?
Nehemiah, the son of Hacaliah, was a prominent Jewish leader who served as the governor of Judah during the Persian period. He played a crucial role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and the restoration of the Jewish community in the mid-5th century BC.
Nehemiah's story begins in the Persian capital of Susa, where he served as the cupbearer to King Artaxerxes (Neh.1.11). Upon learning about the dire situation in Jerusalem, with its walls in ruins and its people in distress (Neh.1.1-3), Nehemiah sought the king's permission to return to Judah and rebuild the city (Neh.2.1-8).
As the governor of Judah, Nehemiah faced numerous challenges, including opposition from neighboring peoples (Neh.4.1-23; 6.1-14) and internal social and economic issues within the Jewish community (Neh.5.1-19). Despite these difficulties, Nehemiah successfully organized and led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls in just 52 days (Neh.6.15).
In addition to his role in the physical restoration of Jerusalem, Nehemiah was also involved in the spiritual renewal of the Jewish people. He worked closely with Ezra the scribe in teaching the Law to the people (Neh.8.9) and participated in the renewal of the covenant (Neh.10.1). Nehemiah's governorship and reforms were pivotal in strengthening Jewish identity and faith during the post-exilic period.
The book of Nehemiah, which bears his name, provides a detailed account of his leadership, struggles, and accomplishments. His story is a testament to his faith, courage, and dedication to God's people and serves as an inspiring example of leadership and perseverance in the face of adversity.
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Places
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The pattern
Where Nehemiah is named
Every book of the corpus in the order it is read, each as wide as the chapters it holds. A bar is the verses of that book which write the name, and the flat stretches are as much of the answer as the bars.
5 verses across 1 of 66 books; 65 write the name nowhere. Named in Nehemiah (5).
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Where to read it
Every verse of the text carried here that names this entity — 5, across 1 book.
Onward
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Where they appear
Chapter by chapter
Atlas's reading of each chapter this person appears in, in canonical order. One line per chapter, and each leads to the whole of it.
- Nehemiah 1Nehemiah questioned Hanani about the survivors and Jerusalem, then wept, fasted, prayed, confessed Israel’s sins, and asked for success and mercy before the king.
- Nehemiah 8Nehemiah tells the weeping people to eat, drink, share portions, and not grieve because the day is holy.
- Nehemiah 10Nehemiah sealed the document as governor.
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