Rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem is an enormous task. Nehemiah assigns people their place to work based on where they live and what skills they have. [UPDATED]
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Nehemiah chapter 2
Nehemiah is sent to Jerusalem. He meets the local politicians. Naysayers begin complaining. On the third day, he surveys the broken walls of Jerusalem. [UPDATED] Continue reading “Nehemiah chapter 2”
Nehemiah chapter 1
In 445 BC, Nehemiah is told that Jerusalem was razed to the ground and its citizens oppressed. He weeps. He fasts and prays to the God of heaven. [UPDATED] Continue reading “Nehemiah chapter 1”
Nehemiah
Nehemiah is a an official in the court of King Artaxerxes of Persia. In 445 BC, he travels to Jerusalem, overcomes opposition, and rebuilds the walls of the city. Continue reading “Nehemiah”
2 Maccabees chapter 15
Nicanor’s blasphemy. Judas Maccabaeus stirs up hope. They defeat Nicanor. Epilogue. Continue reading “2 Maccabees chapter 15”
2 Maccabees chapter 14
Alcimus falsely accuses Judas Maccabaeus. Nicanor is appointed governor of Judea. Alcimus makes trouble for Judas Maccabaeus. Razis the Elder. Continue reading “2 Maccabees chapter 14”
2 Maccabees chapter 13
Antiochus Eupator invades Judea. Menelaus is executed. Judas Maccabeus responds. Antiochus Eupator ceases his attack. Continue reading “2 Maccabees chapter 13”
2 Maccabees chapter 12
A new wave of antisemitism. Judas Maccabeus responds. Judas Maccabeus prays for the dead. Continue reading “2 Maccabees chapter 12”
2 Maccabees chapter 11
Victory over Lysias. They make a treaty with Lysias. Continue reading “2 Maccabees chapter 11”
2 Maccabees chapter 10
They offer sacrifices. The reign of Antiochus Eupator. Victory over the Idumaeans. Continue reading “2 Maccabees chapter 10”