The book begins with nehemiah in the persian capital of susa where he holds an important position in the kings court. With the books of ezra and nehemiah, the continuous historical narrative of the old testament comes to a close. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of nehemiah. The jews are counted and are permitted to return to judah to rebuild the temple. I can still remember back to my earliest days in ministry and hearing a godly bible expositor open up the book of nehemiah.
In an individuals life the rebuilding of the walls is a picture of reestablishing the strength of that life. James rosscup writes that barnes includes 16 volumes on the old testament. My head was swimming with walls and conspiracies, saballat and tobias, swords and trowels, etc. Book of nehemiah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Read the book of nehemiah from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Nehemiah went to jerusalem to rebuild the wall in the 20th year of king artaxerxes 444 b. The other seven chapters of the book are occupied with some details of nehemiahs government of the people after the completion of the walls.
The books of ezra and nehemiah are the only completely historical books in the third section of the hebrew bible, the ketuvim writings. A commentary on the book of jeremiah southside christian. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The book of nehemiah shows us the kind of significant impact one individual can have on a nation.
With penetrating insight and judicious selections from pertinent commentators and theologians from the past and present, this commentary on a fascinating epoch of the redemption story speaks richly to the needs of our souls. Nehemiah assembles the people and has ezra read to them the law book of moses. Gods people build jerusalems city wall again nehemiah the book of nehemiah easyenglish bible the jews build jerusalems city wall again nehemiah a commentary by robert bryce and robert betts nehemiahs prayer nehemiah chapter 1 verses 5 to 11 a prayer from the bible for people with learning difficulties short outline of nehemiah. Near 520 bc after the takeover by nebuchadnezzar, ultimately king cyrus of persia arose to power, and he decided to aid the jews to return to jerusalem. The book of nehemiah also tells us of how the city of jerusalem was dedicated to gods laws. The book itself is a story that tells us of the rebuilding of jerusalem by nehemiah, a jew who is a high official at the persian court. The same man wrote both books ezra and nehemiah are one book in the hebrew canon. Nehemiahs distress for the misery of jerusalem, his prayer. Nehemiah wrote it to records the events of returning to jerusalem and rebuilding the walls in 445 b. Although the books bear different names they follow each other without paragraph and the numeration of the masorah is listed at the end of nehemiah for both books. Read nehemiah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
This is based on the fact that the books of ezra and nehemiah were originally one. Former professor of old testament at reformed theological seminary. Includes cross references, discussion questions, teaching points, outline, and applications on nehemiah 2. The book of nehemiah is his story in his own words. This page helps you apply the truths youve explored. Nehemiah is the last historical book of the old testament. The book of nehemiah does not specifically name its author, but both jewish and christian traditions recognize ezra as the author. Some 1,000 years after the time of moses and some 400 years before the birth of jesus, the nation of israel and the jewish people were in a desperate state. So nehemiah s first stay lasted from 445 to 433 bc and the second stay probably followed soon after. And it came to pass in the month chisleu, in the twentieth year, as i was in shushan the palace, 2 that hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of judah. Nehemiah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Read and study nehemiah, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. In english bibles, they are usually split into two, with the book of nehemiah appearing as a separate book from ezra, but in the hebrew tradition, they are one book, entitled ezra, and nehemiah is simply the second part of ezra. Nehemiah s distress for the misery of jerusalem, his prayer.
Doughty southside christian church june 2014 introduction. It also serves as an example to us that we need to be constantly reminded of gods word. The book of nehemiah is about reestablishing gods people both physically and spiritually. In later medieval christian commentary, this book is referred to as the second book of ezra, and never as the book of nehemiah.
At the end of his leave of absence from the king he came back to babylon, and after certain days he came again to jerusalem nehemiah 2. Nehemiah appoints officials and sets guards on the wall and gates. According to james montgomery boice, nehemiah s leadership abilities were born from his submission to god, his ability to focus on the right goals, his wisdom in handling complex situations, and his courage to act decisively. Nehemiah is the perfect book for us to walk through as we begin live it well. Book of nehemiah overview insight for living ministries. Study the bible online using commentary on nehemiah and more. The book of nehemiah from the holy bible new international version niv book 16 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of. The book of nehemiah is the last of the historical books of the bible, originally part. Nehemiah 1 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary.
These pages walk you through scripture, providing helpful commentary and encouraging thoughtful interaction with god through his word. The book of nehemiah is a great story of the rebuilding of jerusalem. The book of nehemiah was likely written between 445 and 420 b. Sep 10, 2015 the book of nehemiah from the holy bible new international version niv book 16 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and. Best nehemiah commentaries updated for 2020 best bible.
Live it well is a call to stewardship born from being a follower of jesus. Jerusalem had a temple but there was no protection for the city from further attack. Key personalities include nehemiah, ezra, sanballat, and tobiah. Commentary on nehemiah 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Much of the book is written from his firstperson perspective. The walls of the city were still broken down, and the burned gates had never been replaced.
Jack zavada is a writer who covers the bible, theology, and other christianity topics. Nehemiah commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The book of nehemiah niv audio holy bible high quality. The prophet malachi was a contemporary of nehemiah. Nehemiah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The book of nehemiah is designed to teach us that only with gods help can we actually change ourselves and recover from the damage and ruin of the past. Nehemiah riding though rubble and telling the jews to rebuild jerusalem. Best commentaries and books on nehemiah logos bible software. Book of ezra and nehemiah covers the events of the jews returning from the babylonian captivity. Nehemiah 9 kjv, summary, sermon, analysis, commentary.
Nehemiah worked as the cupbearer to the persian king artexerxes. According to james montgomery boice, nehemiahs leadership abilities were born from his submission to god, his ability to focus on the right goals, his wisdom in handling complex situations, and his courage to act decisively. In the hebrew bible the book of nehemiah comfort of jah forms a unity with the preceding book of ezra compare with the notes on ezra. In the first part of the book, nehemiah restores jerusalem in a physical sense. A commentary on the book of jeremiah by pastor galen l. Jul 05, 2018 nehemiah lived in the persian city of susa and was a personal servant to king artaxerxes, so nehemiah prayed and asked god to have artaxerxes send him to jerusalem to rebuild the city.
The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on ezra nehemiah. You will also find options for commentaries on nehemiah that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. Rosscup has these comments on davis exposition of the book of joshua. Nehemiah served in secular offices, using his position to bring back to the jews order, stability, and proper focus on god. To the nobles shame, the people of tekoa built two sections of the wall, and some nobles from other towns rolled up their sleeves and went to work 3. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of jeremiah. Study the bible online using commentary on nehemiah and. The other seven chapters of the book are occupied with some details of nehemiah s government of the people after the completion of the walls. Nehemiah 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. All the events described in ezra and nehemiah took place during the first half of the period of the persian empire, which lasted from 539 b. Although the book of esther appears after nehemiah in the canon, the events in esther occurred in the time period between ezra 6 and 7, between the first and second returns of the people to israel. Nehemiah, ezra and the levites institute the feast of booths, in accordance with the law. Nehemiahs agency for the advancing of the settlement of israel we have a full account of in this book of his own commentaries or memoirs, wherein he records. After this nehemiah undertook a second journey to jerusalem nehemiah.
When he learns the sad plight of the people and that the walls and gates of jerusalem are still in. Study nehemiah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This volume, a part of the old testament library series, explores the books of ezra and nehemiah the old testament library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of old testament study through commentaries and general surveys. Davis furnishes evangelical material to help preachers blend sound exegesis, theological substance, interesting exposition and practical application. Twelve years after the last events of the book of ezra, a jew named nehemiah received bad news about jerusalem. But nehemiah didnt expend any energy on the nobles of tekoa. The book of nehemiah gives great encouragement to anyone who sees whats wrong in the world and. As we look at the life of nehemiah, we will learn many qualities of service and leadership. The book of nehemiah can therefore have been composed up to around 400 bc.
When nehemiah hears this, he sets out to restore the city walls. These two books were originally a single work, and most commentaries treat them together. Artaxerxes did send nehemiah, and he even provided the materials for the repairs. Jewish tradition identifies nehemiah himself as the primary author of this historical book. Sometime later, nehemiah requested and received a second leave of absence. Nehemiah hears of jerusalem s sorry state and he obtains permission from. After nehemiahs great grief could no longer be hidden, the king inquired as to what. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of nehemiah. Here we first meet with nehemiah at the persian court, where we find him. Nehemiah 1 commentary old testament matthew henry st.
Nehemiah nehemiah 9 kjv, summary, sermon, analysis, commentary. Along with the book of ezra, the book of nehemiah concludes the last historical chapters of the hebrew bible. This summary of the book of nehemiah provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of nehemiah. Top 5 commentaries on the books of ezra and nehemiah. God uses all manner of people in all manner of places doing all manner of work. But they did return, and in the days of ezra, they rebuilt the temple and laid a spiritual foundation for israel once again.
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