Nehemiah arrived from Persia to become the governor of Judah in 445 BCE. As governor, he was responsible for any civil constructions that took place. As the Persian king appears to have approved the construction of a new city wall around Jerusalem, Nehemiah undertook to complete the walls.
Nehemiah's rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall. (Nehemiah 2:19)(Nehemiah 4:7-9)(Nehemiah 6:10-13).
The book of Nehemiah in the Bible covers much of the rebuilding of the city walls.
The book of Nehemiah tells the story of the rebuilding of the wall. Specifically Chapters 3, 4, 5 and 6 talk about the rebuilding. In chapter 7:1 it begins with "Now it came to pass, when the wall was built..."
Nehemiah encouraged the Jews by reminding them of their strength and the greatness of their God. He urged them not to be afraid, assuring them that they were fighting for their families, homes, and heritage. Nehemiah emphasized the importance of their work and called them to take heart, assuring them that God was with them in their efforts. His leadership and faith inspired the people to continue rebuilding the wall with determination.
The rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem was directed by Nehemiah, a Jewish leader and cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes I. In the 5th century BCE, after learning of the city's dilapidated state, he sought permission from the king to return and oversee the reconstruction of the walls and gates. Nehemiah's leadership and organizational skills were crucial in rallying the people and successfully completing the project in a relatively short time.
Nehemiah was most likely around 40 years old when he led the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem. Some scholars suggest he could have been in his 30s or 50s, but who's counting? The important thing is he got the job done, wrinkles and all.
Yes Nehemiah is 'a gospel' in the Old Testament, based on the prophecies of Nehemiah, in the sense that it contains the 'good news' of the return of the Jews from exile in Babylon and the rebuilding of the wall. Nehemiah is not a 'Gospel' in the commonly understood use of the term in that it does not directly say anything about Jesus Christ.
Nehemiah built the wall 542 B.C
The rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem, as described in the Book of Nehemiah in the Bible, involved a significant but unspecified number of people. Nehemiah organized various groups, including families and community members, to work on different sections of the wall, indicating a communal effort. While the exact number is not provided, it is clear that a substantial workforce was mobilized to complete the task in a relatively short time.
The stones used in Nehemiah's wall were typically around 2-3 feet in length and 1 foot in height.
No, the Bible does not record the wall's size.
Pick up a bible and read II Kings, I Chronicles, II Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Ester, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel. In second Kings he captured Judah, but in Nehemiah, he funds the rebuilding of the wall around Jerusalem. He also built the hanging gardens, something you've probably heard of.