Timeline 450-400 B.C.
The Book of Nehemiah concluded the historical portion of the Old Testament and is focused on rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah was cupbearer to the King of Persia. Nehemiah encouraged the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem in order to protect the city from invaders. Nehemiah prayed to God, reminding of his promise to Israel to restore them.
Nehemiah prayed to God for the restoration of Israel and asks permission from Artaxerxes to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, which is approved and Nehemiah inspects the walls (Nehemiah 2).
The Israeli people, led by Nehemiah, began to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 3).
Nehemiah also spoke against corruption associated with the officials against the poor (Nehemiah 5).
There were plots by the enemies of Israel to stop the construction, but the wall was completed (Nehemiah 4, 6).
A list of exiles who returned to Israel was given (Nehemiah 7).
The law-book of Moses was read to the people (Nehemiah 8).
An account of the Israelites repenting of sin is given in Nehemiah 9.
The priests and Levites make an agreement with the nation of Israel to maintain purity (Nehemiah 10).
The priests and Levites were organized for work in the temple and gradually the city of Jerusalem is repopulated (Nehemiah 11).
The New Wall of Jerusalem was dedicated (Nehemiah 12:27).
Nehemiah encouraged Israel to keep spiritual and religious purity (Nehemiah 13).
The Book of Nehemiah concluded the historical portion of the Old Testament and is focused on rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah was cupbearer to the King of Persia. Nehemiah encouraged the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem in order to protect the city from invaders. Nehemiah prayed to God, reminding of his promise to Israel to restore them.
Nehemiah prayed to God for the restoration of Israel and asks permission from Artaxerxes to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, which is approved and Nehemiah inspects the walls (Nehemiah 2).
The Israeli people, led by Nehemiah, began to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 3).
Nehemiah also spoke against corruption associated with the officials against the poor (Nehemiah 5).
There were plots by the enemies of Israel to stop the construction, but the wall was completed (Nehemiah 4, 6).
A list of exiles who returned to Israel was given (Nehemiah 7).
The law-book of Moses was read to the people (Nehemiah 8).
An account of the Israelites repenting of sin is given in Nehemiah 9.
The priests and Levites make an agreement with the nation of Israel to maintain purity (Nehemiah 10).
The priests and Levites were organized for work in the temple and gradually the city of Jerusalem is repopulated (Nehemiah 11).
The New Wall of Jerusalem was dedicated (Nehemiah 12:27).
Nehemiah encouraged Israel to keep spiritual and religious purity (Nehemiah 13).
