Meet Nehemiah
What was Nehemiah's occupation?
Cupbearer to the king
Why did King Artaxerxes notice that something was troubling Nehemiah?
His face was sad but he was not sick
How did Sanballat react when he learned that the wall was being rebuilt?
He was angry
Name an occupation among those who helped rebuild the wall of Jerusalem.
Priests, goldsmiths, perfumers, craftsmen, merchants
Why did Nehemiah conduct his inspection of Jerusalem at night?
So none would know what he planned to do
In what city did Nehemiah live when he was serving the Persian king?
Susa
What concern did Nehemiah express to the king about Jerusalem?
Jerusalem lies in ruins and its gates have been destroyed by fire
What insult did Tobiah make about the strength of the rebuilt wall?
"If a fox goes up on it he will break down their stone wall!”
What two points did Nehemiah use to motivate the people to rebuild Jerusalem's walls?
God's was upon him for good, and the king had encouraged him
How high was the wall of Jerusalem built by Israel under Nehemiah?
To half its full height
Who came to visit Nehemiah in Susa?
Hanani, his brother, and certain men from Judah
What did Nehemiah do before he told the king what he was requesting?
He prayed
What two men opposed Nehemiah after hearing about the Jerusalem rebuilding effort?
Sanballat and Tobiah
What two actions did Nehemiah and the people take in response to the threat of attack?
They prayed and set a guard
What two men became disturbed when they learned someone had come to seek the welfare of Israel?
Sanballat and Tobiah
According to Nehemiah's brother, what two conditions described the state of the wall of Jerusalem?
It was broken down and its gates were destroyed by fire
What did Nehemiah ask God to do for him when he approached the king?
Give him success and let the king be merciful to him
What did the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites conspire to do against Jerusalem?
To fight against Jerusalem and cause confusion in it
How were the workers organized so that construction and defense took place at the same time?
Everyone worked with a weapon
What does "remnant" refer to in Nehemiah?
The remaining group of Jews who were living in Judah after the Babylonian exile
How did Nehemiah respond after hearing about the condition of Jerusalem and its people?
He sat down, wept, mourned, fasted, and prayed
What letters did Nehemiah request from the king to help accomplish his mission?
Letters so he can pass to Judah and obtain timber for rebuilding
What warning did the Jews living near Israel's enemies repeatedly bring to Nehemiah?
The enemies say “We will kill them and stop the work.”
What purpose did the trumpet serve during the rebuilding of the wall?
To rally the people for defense and fighting
In what category of books is Nehemiah?
Historical narrative