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A good leader identifies with those whom he leads. Nehemiah confessed other people’s sins as though they were his own (note the “we” in verses 6–7). While our culture stresses individuality, only leaders who identify with the failings, fears, and triumphs of their people will lead them sensitively and effectively.
Nehemiah 13:4. And before this — That is, before this separation was made; Eliashib the priest — The high-priest, (Nehemiah 3:1,) or some other priest so called, there being divers persons of this name in or about this time, though the first seems most probable; having the oversight of the chamber — Of the chambers, (Nehemiah 13:9,) the high-priest having the chief power over the house ...
Aug 14, 2015 · Nehemiah becomes Governor of Judah. Neh 4:1-23 As the work progresses and the gaps in the wall are filled, Sanballat the Horonite (probably the Governor of Samaria) and Tobiah the Ammonite (possibly the Governor of Amman) persuade the Samaritans to make armed raids against the city. They perceive that a restored Jerusalem will be a threat to ...
Nehemiah 13 reminds us of the value of courageous leadership in the face of disobedience, apathy, and compromise. Nehemiah's commitment to uphold God's law, regardless of opposition, inspires us to remain faithful in our own walk with God. Despite setbacks, the call to return to the path of obedience and honor God in all aspects of life is ...
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1: THE WORDS of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah. Now it came to pass in the month Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the castle, 2: that Hanani, one of my brethren, came out of Judah, he and certain men; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, that were left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem. 3: And they said u...
1: And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, when wine was before him, that I took up the wine, and gave it unto the king. Now I had not been beforetime sad in his presence. 2: And the king said unto me: 'Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing else but sorrow of heart.' Then...
1: Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Hammeah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananel. 2: And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri. 3: And the fish gate ...
1: But it came to pass that, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the repairing of the walls of Jerusalem went forward, and that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth; 2: and they conspired all of them together to come and fight against Jerusalem, and to cause confusio...
1: Then there arose a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews. 2:For there were that said: 'We, our sons and our daughters, are many; let us get for them corn, that we may eat and live.' 3:Some also there were that said: 'We are mortgaging our fields, and our vineyards, and our houses; let us get corn, because of ...
1: Now it came to pass, when it was reported to Sanballat and Tobiah, and to Geshem the Arabian, and unto the rest of our enemies, that I had builded the wall, and that there was no breach left therein--though even unto that time I had not set up the doors in the gates-- 2 that Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying: 'Come, let us meet together ...
1 Now it came to pass, when the wall was built, and I had set up the doors, and the porters and the singers and the Levites were appointed, 2 that I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the governor of the castle, charge over Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man, and feared G-d above many. 3 And I said unto them: 'Let not the gates of Jerusalem be ...
1 all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the broad place that was before the water gate; and they spoke unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the Law of Moses, which HaShem had commanded to Israel. 2 And Ezra the priest brought the Law before the congregation, both men and women, and all that could hear with understanding, ...
1 Now in the twenty and fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, and with sackcloth, and earth upon them. 2 And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. 3 And they stood up in their place, and read in the book of the Law ...
1 And yet for all this we make a sure covenant, and subscribe it; and our princes, our Levites, and our priests, set their seal unto it. 2 Now those that set their seal were: Nehemiah the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zedekiah; 3 Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah; 4 Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah; 5 Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch; 6 Harim, Meremoth, Obad...
Wrath (4:1, 6-9) Discouragement (4:10) Fear (4:11-23) Internal Strife (5:1-5) Laziness (4:10) Satanic subtlety (6:1-8) compromise. Lying prophets (6:10-14) Book of Nehemiah: Historical Background of Nehemiah provides many dates and time chart of Nehemiah and Ezra's time. Hellish trinity described and 8 problems Nehemiah faced rebuilding Jerusalem.
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Nehemiah 5. . Nehemiah 5 paints a picture of economic disparity and the cry for justice. It shows the transformative power of godly leadership, as Nehemiah confronts the elite, putting a stop to the usury. His selfless devotion and compassion towards his people sets an example for leaders today.
