NEHEMIAH—NOTE ON Nehemiah 1:5 O LORD God of heaven. This combination of names means that the God of Israel (Exodus 3:13) is the only God. keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments. See Deuteronomy 7:9. Steadfast love is God’s faithfulness to Israel in his covenant with them, and it requires Israel’s love in return (see also Deuteronomy 6:5).

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