Nehemiah was a Hebrew living in Persia who knew that the wall of his city, Jerusalem, was broken down and would need to rebuilt to keep the returning Jews safe in the city. As he prayed, the Persian king Artaxerxes gave him permission to return and even provided supplies for the rebuilding. Inspired by Nehemiah s leadership, the Jews overcame danger and threats to rebuild the wall in a amazing 52 days. On a subsequent return to the city, Nehemiah found many of the Jews in apostasy, but he forcefully calls them back to obedience to God. Show Less
Through His prophets, God sent many warnings of what would happen to His chosen people if they neglected His law and His many warnings. Though there were periodic revivals under God-fearing kings...
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The story of Esther is the story of the Jews, and also the start of the Jewish holiday Purim. A young orphan is raised by her uncle and providentially placed as Queen of the powerful King...