NEHEMIAH'S SUCCESSFUL APPROACH TO THE KING AND HIS SUBSEQUENT COMMISSION (NEHEMIAH 2:1). Having reached his decision before God Nehemiah now carried it out into practise. He came into the king's presence revealing something of his grief while performing his service. Nehemiah 2:1 ‘And it came abou... [ Continue Reading ]
NEHEMIAH TAKES THE ROAD TO JERUSALEM WITH A SUITABLE ARMED GUARD (NEHEMIAH 2:9). Having received the king's permission, and having obtained his letters of authority, Nehemiah set off for Jerusalem accompanied by a suitable armed escort. He was a leading Persian courtier travelling in a way that bef... [ Continue Reading ]
NEHEMIAH SECRETLY INSPECTS THE WALLS OF JERUSALEM AND THE DECISION IS MADE TO REBUILD THEM (NEHEMIAH 2:11). Having arrived safely in Jerusalem Nehemiah rested, prior to a secret surveillance of the condition of the walls. His men would have to be quartered, although that might have been in a camp o... [ Continue Reading ]
OPPOSITION FROM LOCAL LEADERS IN HIGH PLACES (NEHEMIAH 2:19). The news that they were to commence building inevitably leaked out, for there were many collaborationists in Jerusalem who had opted to compromise with their neighbours and would gladly therefore win favour by passing on the information.... [ Continue Reading ]