Nehemiah

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.

2 Maccabees chapter 14

[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.