| Testament: | Old |
| Description: | Nehemiah is the sixteenth book of the Bible and recounts the efforts of Nehemiah, the governor of Judah, to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and restore the social and religious life of the community. The book includes accounts of Nehemiah's leadership, the opposition faced by the builders, and the dedication of the walls. It emphasizes themes of prayer, perseverance, and the importance of covenant faithfulness. |
| Chapters: | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 |
| Author name: | Nehemiah (and possibly other contributors) |
| Written date: | Around 445-420 BC |
| Location: | Jerusalem |
| Genre: | Historical |
| Chapter count: | 13 |
| Verse count: | 406 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Audience: | The Jewish community in Jerusalem |
| Theme: | The rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem and the renewal of the covenant |
| Key verses: | Nehemiah 2:18; Nehemiah 4:6; Nehemiah 8:10 |
| Summary: | Nehemiah is the sixteenth book of the Bible and recounts Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, despite opposition from neighboring peoples. The book also describes the renewal of the covenant and the celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles. |
| Outline: | I. Nehemiah's Mission and the Rebuilding of the Walls (1:1-7:73)
II. The Renewal of the Covenant (8:1-10:39)
III. Reforms and Dedication of the Walls (11:1-13:31) |