Nehemiah
Rebuilding Jerusalem's walls and spiritual renewal
Chapters
Chapter 1
BurdenNehemiah's Prayer
Nehemiah prays for Jerusalem and seeks God's favor
Key Verses: Nehemiah 1:4, Nehemiah 1:6, Nehemiah 1:11
Chapter 2
RequestNehemiah's Request to the King
Nehemiah asks the king for permission to rebuild Jerusalem
Key Verses: Nehemiah 2:4, Nehemiah 2:8, Nehemiah 2:18
Chapter 3
WallsRebuilding the Walls
The people begin rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem
Key Verses: Nehemiah 3:1, Nehemiah 3:3, Nehemiah 3:28
Chapter 4
OppositionOpposition to Rebuilding
Enemies oppose the rebuilding and Nehemiah encourages the people
Key Verses: Nehemiah 4:6, Nehemiah 4:9, Nehemiah 4:14
Chapter 5
OppressionNehemiah's Social Reforms
Nehemiah addresses economic oppression among the people
Key Verses: Nehemiah 5:7, Nehemiah 5:9, Nehemiah 5:15
Chapter 6
SchemesSchemes Against Nehemiah
Enemies try to stop Nehemiah through threats and deception
Key Verses: Nehemiah 6:2, Nehemiah 6:9, Nehemiah 6:16
Chapter 7
CensusList of Returned Exiles
Census of those who returned from exile
Key Verses: Nehemiah 7:5, Nehemiah 7:6, Nehemiah 7:73
Chapter 8
ScriptureReading the Law
Ezra reads the Law to the people and they understand
Key Verses: Nehemiah 8:1, Nehemiah 8:6, Nehemiah 8:10
Chapter 9
ConfessionNational Confession
The people confess their sins and God's faithfulness
Key Verses: Nehemiah 9:2, Nehemiah 9:17, Nehemiah 9:31
Chapter 10
CovenantThe People's Covenant
The people make a covenant to obey God's law
Key Verses: Nehemiah 10:29, Nehemiah 10:30, Nehemiah 10:39
Chapter 11
JerusalemJerusalem's Population
People are chosen to live in Jerusalem
Key Verses: Nehemiah 11:1, Nehemiah 11:2, Nehemiah 11:18
Chapter 12
DedicationPriests and Levites
List of priests and Levites and dedication of the wall
Key Verses: Nehemiah 12:27, Nehemiah 12:30, Nehemiah 12:43
Chapter 13
ReformNehemiah's Final Reforms
Nehemiah's final reforms and prayer for remembrance
Key Verses: Nehemiah 13:14, Nehemiah 13:22, Nehemiah 13:31
About Nehemiah
Rebuilding Jerusalem's walls and spiritual renewal
Testament
Old Testament
Author
Nehemiah