Nehemiah mourns, fasts, and prays for the Jews in Jerusalem. Artaxerxes sends Nehemiah to Jerusalem. Sanballat and others oppose Nehemiah in rebuilding the walls and gates of Jerusalem. The names and order of those who help to build the walls and gates of Jerusalem are listed. The Jews’ enemies seek to prevent them from rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah arms the laborers and keeps the work progressing. Many Jews are in bondage to their fellow Jews. At Nehemiah’s direction they are freed, their lands are restored, and the taking of usury is discontinued.
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