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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Nehemias</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/n/nehemias.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/1-1.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/n/nehemias.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Nehemias</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/n/nehemiah's_sadness_before_the_king.htm" title="Nehemiah's Sadness Before the King">◄</a> Nehemias <a href="/topical/n/nehiloth.htm" title="Nehiloth">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Introduction:</b><br>Nehemias, commonly known as Nehemiah, is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the context of the post-exilic period of Israel's history. He is best known for his role in the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem and his leadership in the spiritual and social restoration of the Jewish community after the Babylonian exile. The Book of Nehemiah, which bears his name, provides a detailed account of his endeavors and leadership.<br><br><b>Historical Context:</b><br>Nehemiah lived during the 5th century BC, a time when the Jewish people were under Persian rule. After the Babylonian exile, many Jews had returned to Jerusalem, but the city remained in a state of disrepair, and the community was struggling both physically and spiritually. Nehemiah served as a cupbearer to King Artaxerxes I of Persia, a position of significant trust and influence.<br><br><b>Nehemiah's Mission:</b><br>Upon hearing about the desolation of Jerusalem, Nehemiah was deeply moved and sought permission from King Artaxerxes to return to Jerusalem to rebuild its walls. The king granted his request, providing him with letters of safe passage and resources for the task. Nehemiah's mission was not only a physical reconstruction but also a spiritual revival of the Jewish people.<br><br><b>Rebuilding the Walls:</b><br>Nehemiah's leadership is characterized by his strategic planning and ability to motivate the people. Despite facing opposition from surrounding enemies such as Sanballat and Tobiah, Nehemiah successfully organized the people to work on the wall, often with a tool in one hand and a weapon in the other for protection. The wall was completed in just 52 days, a testament to Nehemiah's effective leadership and the people's dedication. As recorded in <a href="/nehemiah/6-15.htm">Nehemiah 6:15-16</a> , "So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul. When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and lost their self-confidence, because they realized that this work had been done with the help of our God."<br><br><b>Spiritual and Social Reforms:</b><br>Beyond the physical reconstruction, Nehemiah was instrumental in the spiritual renewal of the Jewish community. He worked closely with Ezra the scribe to reestablish the Law of Moses as the foundation of Jewish life. <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/8.htm">Nehemiah 8</a> describes the public reading of the Law, which led to a national confession of sins and a renewed commitment to follow God's commandments. <a href="/nehemiah/8-8.htm">Nehemiah 8:8</a> states, "They read from the Book of the Law of God, clearly and with interpretation, so that the people could understand the reading."<br><br>Nehemiah also addressed social injustices, such as the exploitation of the poor by the wealthy. He implemented reforms to ensure that the community adhered to the principles of justice and equity as outlined in the Law. <a href="/nehemiah/5-11.htm">Nehemiah 5:11</a> records his call for restitution: "Restore to them immediately their fields, vineyards, olive groves, and houses, along with the usury you are charging them—the hundredth part of the money, grain, new wine, and oil."<br><br><b>Legacy:</b><br>Nehemiah's legacy is one of faithful leadership, dedication to God's purposes, and a commitment to the welfare of his people. His account is a powerful example of how God can use individuals to bring about significant change and restoration. Nehemiah's life and work continue to inspire believers to pursue God's calling with courage and integrity, trusting in His provision and guidance.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">NEHEMIAS</span><p>ne-he-mi'-as: Greek form of the Hebrew Nehemiah.<br><br>(1) Neemias, one of the leaders of the return under Zerubbabel (1 Esdras 5:8) equals "Nehemiah" of <a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Ezra 2:2</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Nehemiah 7:7</a>.<br><br>(2) Neemias, Codex Vaticanus Naimias, the prophet Nehemiah (1 Esdras 5:40 where the King James Version margin reads "Nehemias who also is Atharias"). Neither Nehemias nor Attharias is found in the parallel <a href="/ezra/2-63.htm">Ezra 2:63</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-65.htm">Nehemiah 7:65</a>, but ha-tirshatha' equals Tirshatha, "the governor," by whom Zerubbabel must be intended. Thus, the Hebrew word for "governor" has been converted into a proper name and by some blunder the name Nehemiah inserted, perhaps because he also was known by the title of "governor."<br><br>S. Angus<p><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/lawlor/st_bernard_of_clairvauxs_life_of_st_malachy_of_armagh/names_of_irish_persons_and.htm"><span class="l">Names of Irish Persons and Places</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Muma Murrough Murchadh Murtough Mauricius Muirchertach. Nehemiah <b>Nehemias</b><br> Gilla na Naem Niall Nigellus Niall. O'Boyle Ua Baigill O <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../names of irish persons and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/schaff/the_creeds_of_the_evangelical_protestant_churches/the_westminster_confession_of_faith.htm"><span class="l">The Westminster Confession of Faith. AD 1647.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Nahum. Chronicorum 2. Nahum. Ezra. Habakkuk. Ezra. Habucuc. Nehemiah. Zephaniah.<br> <b>Nehemias</b>. Zephanias. Esther. Haggai. Esther. Hagg??us. Job. Zechariah. Job. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the westminster confession of faith.htm</font><p><a href="/library/francis/treatise_on_the_love_of_god/chapter_xx_how_the_mingling.htm"><span class="l">How the Mingling of Love and Sorrow Takes Place in Contrition.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> fathers had given them, and they found it converted into a thick water, which being<br> drawn by them, and poured upon the sacrifices, as <b>Nehemias</b> commanded, was <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter xx how the mingling.htm</font><p><a href="/library/emmerich/the_dolorous_passion_of_our_lord_jesus_christ/chapter_ii_judas_and_his.htm"><span class="l">Judas and his Band.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> When <b>Nehemias</b> hid the sacred fire and the holy vessels in the pool of Bethsaida,<br> it had been thrown over the spot, together with other pieces of wood,"then <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter ii judas and his.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ward/a_coal_from_the_altar_to_kindle_the_holy_fire_of_zeale/the_sixt_part.htm"><span class="l">The Sixt Part.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> now adayes being Gallio's, wise onely for the matters of the Commonwealth; not having<br> a sparke of that spirit which was in Phineas, Daniel, and <b>Nehemias</b>, &c. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ward/a coal from the altar to kindle the holy fire of zeale/the sixt part.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/n/nehemias.htm"><span class="l"><b>Nehemias</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>NEHEMIAS</b>. ne-he-mi'-as: Greek form of the<br> Hebrew Nehemiah. (1) Neemias, one of the leaders of the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nehemias.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nehemi'ah.htm"><span class="l">Nehemi'ah (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Nehemi'ah. Nehemiah, Nehemi'ah. <b>Nehemias</b> . Multi-Version Concordance<br> Nehemi'ah (8 Occurrences). <b>...</b> (See RSV). Nehemiah, Nehemi'ah. <b>Nehemias</b> . Reference <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nehemi'ah.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nehiloth.htm"><span class="l">Nehiloth (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nehiloth.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sanabassarus.htm"><span class="l">Sanabassarus</span></a><br><b>...</b> under Sheshbazzar. There is further the analogy of 1 Esdras 5:40, where<br><b>Nehemias</b> and Attharias refer to the same person. Against <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sanabassarus.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sanabassar.htm"><span class="l">Sanabassar</span></a><br><b>...</b> under Sheshbazzar. There is further the analogy of 1 Esdras 5:40, where<br><b>Nehemias</b> and Attharias refer to the same person. 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