“Nehemiah 2: Nehemiah Goes to Jerusalem,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide (2002), 124–25
“Nehemiah 2,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide, 124–25
Nehemiah Goes to Jerusalem
The Lord answered Nehemiah’s prayer recorded in Nehemiah 1. Nehemiah 2 tells that Nehemiah had an opportunity to tell King Artaxerxes why he was sad and that the king’s heart was softened toward him. The king then allowed Nehemiah to return to Jerusalem to help rebuild the walls of the city. Artaxerxes even provided financial support and gave Nehemiah letters to carry to governors of the provinces to show Nehemiah had the king’s approval. With King Artaxerxes’ permission, Nehemiah then traveled to Jerusalem, analyzed the situation, and realized more than ever that he must help build the walls of Jerusalem.
The Persian Empire 500 B.C.
Thrace
Macedonia
Greece
Lydia
Phrygia
Cappadocia
Cyprus
Cilicia
Moschi (Meshech)
Armenia
Arabia
Egypt
Hyrcania
Media
Parthia
Persis
Chorasmia
Sogdiana
Bactria
Aria
Arachosia
Drangiana
Carmania
Gedrosia
Babylonia
Black Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Nile River
Red Sea
Euphrates River
Tigris River
Caspian Sea
Persian Gulf
Aral Sea
Arabian Sea
Byzantium
Ephesus
Tyre
Jerusalem
Memphis
Tarsus
Damascus
Assur
Babylon
Susa (Shushan)
Persepolis
Jerusalem at the Time of Nehemiah
Fish gate
Sheep gate
Muster gate
Temple site
East gate
Horse gate
Valley gate
Fountain gate
Stairs descending from the City of David
Studying the Scriptures
Do activity A as you study Nehemiah 2.
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An Example of Faith
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What did Nehemiah say to encourage the people?
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How did the people respond?
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How did Nehemiah respond to the “mockers”?
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How could we apply what Nehemiah did when trying to accomplish something the Lord or His servants ask us to do?
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