Nehemiah chapter 9
The people read the Bible. There is a nationwide revival.
The people read the Bible. There is a nationwide revival.
Ezra reads the Law. The joy of the LORD is your strength. They celebrate the Feast of Booths.
The security of the city. Nehemiah registers the people.
Nehemiah says NO to troublemakers. Nehemiah completes the wall.
Rich believers were oppressing the poor. Nehemiah rebukes the rich people. Nehemiah does not exploit his office for personal gain.
The naysayers are angry. They get the local people to attack. So Nehemiah assigns half his people as watchmen.
Rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem is an enormous task. Nehemiah assigns people their place to work based on where they live and what skills they have.
Nehemiah is a an official in the court of Artaxerxes of Persia. In 445 BC, he travels to Jerusalem, overcomes opposition, and rebuilds the walls of the city.
[This chapter is in Orthodox and Catholic Bibles] Alcimus falsely accuses Judas Maccabaeus. Nicanor is appointed governor of Judea. Alcimus makes trouble for Judas Maccabaeus. Razis the Elder.
[This chapter is in Orthodox and Catholic Bibles] Antiochus Eupator invades Judea. Menelaus is executed. Judas Maccabeus responds. Antiochus Eupator ceases his attack.