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Nehemiah
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| Nehemiah |
| Name Means |
"The Lord comforts." |
| Home |
Known to live at one or two palaces in
Shushan; later Jerusalem. |
| Noted For |
Deep piety and prayer; leadership and
organizational ability; compassion for his people; impeccable integrity. |
| Occupation |
Cupbearer to the Persian king
Antaxerxes I; oversaw the rebuilding of the wall at Jerusalem; twice served as
governor of Jerusalem. |
| Best Known For |
Returning from Persia to Jerusalem to
lead an effort to rebuild the city wall, a project which he completed in 52 days
despite heavy opposition; also instituted social and political reforms, including the
repopulation of Jerusalem, a ban on marriage to pagans, and the elimination
of charging interest on loans. |
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