PEOPLE
Who is the main character?
Nehemiah
What was Nehemiah's job in Persia?
Royal cupbearer
Is Judah part of the northern or southern tribes?
Southern
What percent of exiled Jews had returned to Jerusalem?
2%
What Persian King was allowing the Israelites to return?
Cyrus
Nehemiah is early or late in Old Testament history?
Last chronological book
Those Israelites in Jerusalem that survived the exiles are referred to as the
R _ _ _ _ _ T
remnant
What was Nehemiah's initial ACTION to the news on the condition of Jerusalem?
He wept
Who wrote the book of Nehemiah?
Ezra
How was Hanani related to Nehemiah?
They are brothers
What empire had scattered the people of Judea?
Babylonians
The walls of Jerusalem were broken down, what happened to the gates?
Burned with fire
Which Babylonian King destroyed Jerusalem's walls and took the people captive?
Neberchenezur
What empire was allowing the Israelites to return?
The Persians
What was the capital city of Persia where Nehemiah worked?
Susa
What was Nehemiah's father's name?
Hakaliah
What was the King Nehemiah worked for?
Artaxerxes I
Zerababbel and Ezra helped rebuild what?
The temple
What were the 3 conquering super powers that ruled over Israel?
Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians
Which of God's promises did Nehemiah bring to God's attention during prayers?
If they return and obey, he will gather them to the place I have chosen as a dwelling for my Name
Month and year this chapter takes place in
Kislev / 20th year