Nehemiah Research Paper

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The book of Nehemiah is a narative history. Nehemiah's great and Godly leadership is used to restore the city of Jerusalem both physically and spiritually. Nehemiah has an important position as cupbearer to King Artaxerxes of Persia when he finds out about the condition of Jerusalem. The city was in ruins. This news burdened Nehemiah so he spends days mourning, fasting, and seeking God. One day, King Artaxerxes notices his sad face and wanted to know what was wrong. Nehemiah explains the situation of his beloved city. Artaxerxes allows him to return to his homeland to rebuild and supplies him with resources to accomplish the task. Nehemiah led the rebuilding of the wall in despite of the oppostion and accusations from Sanballat,