Nehemiah 1:2
The Scripture
(2) That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, which were left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Nehemiah describes his journey from Babylon to Jerusalem where he meets the king and learns that the city’s walls are being rebuilt. He then returns to his people, urging them to support the work and to pray for God’s protection. The chapter emphasizes the importance of obedience, unity, and God’s faithfulness to His promises.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Nehemiah 7:2Psalms 122:6Psalms 122:7Psalms 122:8Psalms 122:9Psalms 137:5Psalms 137:6Ezra 9:8Ezra 9:9Ezra 9:14Jeremiah 44:14Ezekiel 6:9
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