It is sometimes difficult to imagine what life in the court of Persia would have been like in the times of Nehemiah. This article endeavours to create a picture of what may have occurred as the drama unfolded in the Persian palace and attempts to describe the thoughts of Nehemiah as he prepared to t…
This proverb might appear to present somewhat of a paradox at first reading. However, the wise man is counselling discernment in our response to the utterances of folly. Such discernment is clearly evident in the interactions of Nehemiah with his enemies.
Reading through the book of Nehemiah, one…
“The Strength of the Bearers of Burdens is Decayed” Read More »
After overcoming so many difficult obstacles described in the previous chapters, Nehemiah now faces one of his greatest challenges—internal dissension and complaint. The chapter commences by describing a great cry amongst the people of God. It is no ordinary cry. The Hebrew word means a cry of aff…
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