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The book of Nehemiah was likely written in the 5th century BC, around 430-420 BC, during the time of Nehemiah's governorship of Judah.
Haggai and Zechariah were prophets at the time of Ezra and Nehemiah. Ezra 5:1 Now Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the prophet, a descendant of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them.
According to Jewish tradition, Daniel and Nehemiah lived at the same time, around 2375 years ago. See also:Jewish history timeline
About 4 months.
70 years
The Book of Nehemiah was primarily written in Hebrew, which was the common language of the Jewish people during that period. However, it also contains some sections in Aramaic, particularly in the context of the Persian Empire's influence. This reflects the linguistic diversity of the time and the interactions between different cultures.
He didn't "have" to. It was considered a great honor to be a cupbearer to the king in his time.
Nehemiah's wall in Jerusalem is traditionally believed to have been approximately 2.5 miles long, with a height ranging from 20 to 40 feet and a width of about 8 to 12 feet. However, exact measurements can vary based on archaeological findings and interpretations of historical texts. The wall served as a protective barrier for the city during the time of Nehemiah in the 5th century BCE.
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Nehemiah supervised the building of the city walls. The second Temple, built by many of the people at roughly the same time, took some five years to build.
They were used for defense and protection.