He was the cupbearer for the Emperor of Persia (Medo-Persia). This is in some ways a minor official, but had great power, and was a close confident to the emperor. Since the cupbearer protected the emperor from being poisoned (poison being a common assassination tool in the Middle East at that time), he was greatly trusted.
Nehemiah was granted temporary leave of duties to rebuild the walls of the city of Jerusalem. After this he returned to his duties. However, years later, Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem, but this time with the new occupation of regional governor.
The book of Nehemiah (in the Holy Bible) gives his 1st person account of his service to the emperor and to God.
Nehemiah 1:1 "The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah..."
Nehemiah wrote the Old Testament book of Nehemiah.
Renaldo Nehemiah's birth name is Renaldo C. Nehemiah.
Nehemiah Deason's birth name is Nehemiah Chase Deason.
Nehemiah Abbott was born in 1804.
Nehemiah is traditionally believed to be the author of the Bible book that bears his name, the Book of Nehemiah. It records his efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
Nehemiah McGray was born in 1838.
Nehemiah Perry was born in 1968.
Nehemiah Odhiambo was born in 1984.
Nehemiah Shumway died in 1843.
Nehemiah Shumway was born in 1761.
Nehemiah Brüll died in 1891.