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The Book of Nehemiah

Quick Facts about Nehemiah

• Nehemiah is the 16th Book in the Bible
• The Hebrew Word for Nehemiah is "Nechemiyah" which means "The LORD is my comfort"
• The Greek Name for Nehemiah is "Neemias" which is the Greek form of the Hebrew
• The Author of the Book of Nehemiah was Nehemiah (According to Tradition)
• Ezra and Nehemiah were treated as one book in Jewish Tradition
• The Events in Nehemiah date back to the period from 455-420 BC approximately
• The Main Theme of Nehemiah is the rebuilding of Jerusalem
• A Type of Jesus - In Nehemiah Jesus is the builder of God's city

Outline of Nehemiah

• Nehemiah and the Rebuilding of the Walls of Jerusalem: Nehemiah 1:1 - Nehemiah 7:73
• Ezra and the Jews Renew Their Covenant with God: Nehemiah 8:1 - Nehemiah 10:39
• The Second Reform Under Nehemiah: Nehemiah 11:1 - Nehemiah 13:31