He is even given letters from the king to ensure safe passage and to obtain timber from the kings forest for the gates and walls of Jerusalem. Our Sunday sermons at church have focused on Nehemiah heeding Gods calling to re-build his beloved home. 1Now when it was reported to Sanballat and Tobiah and to Geshem the Arab and to the rest of our enemies that I had built the wall and that there was no gap left in it (though up to that time I had not set up the doors in the gates), 2Sanballat and Geshem sent to me, saying, Come and let us meet together in one of the villages in the plain of Ono. But they intended to do me harm. 29After them Zadok son of Immer made repairs opposite his own house. Here is how I understand it. Rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem was an important sign to the enemies of Israel. He enlisted the help of the people to quickly repair the breaches in the wall. They told me that those who had survived and were back in the homeland were in great difficulty and that the foreigners who lived . Eternal Wall represents the strength of God. This cycle is hinted at in 52 days of 52 weeks to complete the 360 degree cycle of the soul. Next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs; and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. The first three chapters of Nehemiah cover the rebuilding of the walls to keep the people of God safe. 1Then the high priest Eliashib set to work with his fellow-priests and rebuilt the Sheep Gate. []. 6In it was written, It is reported among the nationsand Geshem also says itthat you and the Jews intend to rebel; that is why you are building the wall; and according to this report you wish to become their king. Neamiah returned to king Darius when he finished building the walls. This single letter and its use is the basis for the120 years of missing chronology as well as Christian chronologists attempts to show that Nehemiah and Ezra were contemporary with Artaxerxes Longimanus. 28Above the Horse Gate the priests made repairs, each one opposite his own house. 11So I came to Jerusalem and was there for three days. You see, God is NOT against building walls! 19Also they spoke of his good deeds in my presence, and reported my words to him. The Jewish community in Jerusalem had been there for 80 years. The wall is completed in a stunning 52 days. Why is this important? The new chronology I have introduced in my book Sacred Chronology of the Hebrew Kings (available for reading free on my website) shows how the chronologies of the Bible, Egypt, and Assyria are in perfect agreement when the correct chronology for the kings is used. Our lives are in ruin and we co-exist under the [], It is interesting reading thoughts, theories and views expressed by all posted on this page from 2012 to 2014. As a mentor to others you aspire to be leaders in their community, I have referred to Nehemiahs strategic approach to reforming the hopes and aspirations of a people and nation many times. Christian chronologists have preserved this same reckoning of Ezra and Nehemiah because it is the only way to show that Jesus of Nazareth fulfilled the prophecy of Daniel 9. 3They replied, The survivors there in the province who escaped captivity are in great trouble and shame; the wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been destroyed by fire.. Nehemiah 10 identified many of those same men as being sealed with Nehemiah in the 20th year of Artaxerxes. Back to Nehemiah Neither can be made to match the biblical record. How many days did it take Nehemiah and his leaders to rebuild Jerusalem's walls? No, this was by no means a wall of Nehemiah, no rebuild per se, yet it did show evidence of repair. You don't have to rebuild a wall to do the will of God. It also has nothing to do with feasts of weeks, nor does Daniel say anything at all about seventy weeks.. They were allowed to return to Israel to rebuild their nation. He is even given letters from the king to ensure safe passage and to obtain timber from the kings forest for the gates and walls of Jerusalem. 2In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes,when wine was brought for him, I took the wine and gave it to the king. The decree signified by Daniel 9 that starts the 70 weeks is the decree issued by Julius Caesar in 44 BCE, that says: Gaius Caesar, consul the fifth time [in 44 BCE], hath decreed, That the Jews shall possess Jerusalem, and may encompass that city with walls; and that Hyrcanus, the son of Alexander, the high priest and ethnarch of the Jews, retain it in the manner he himself pleases; and that the Jews be allowed to deduct out of their tribute, every second year the land is let [in the Sabbatic period], a corus of that tribute; and that the tribute they pay be not let to farm, nor that they pay always the same tribute. Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews 14.10.5 (Whiston translation). Nehemiah built a spiritual wall for their covenant with God relationship presence help in time of trouble. The KING is coming soon and HE IS A JEW, YESHUA HAMASHIACH/JESUS THE CHRIST! And the Old Testament book of Nehemiah records how Nehemiah completed that massive project in record time just 52 days. So come, therefore, and let us confer together. 8Then I sent to him, saying, No such things as you say have been done; you are inventing them out of your own mind 9for they all wanted to frighten us, thinking, Their hands will drop from the work, and it will not be done. But now, O God, strengthen my hands. 6Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate; they laid its beams and set up its doors, its bolts, and its bars. Despite of them we steadily kept on our building, and the result was that soon all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof - the whole continuous line of wall was completed to half the contemplated height. Studying them will reveal something about getting close God. This printer even prints a color photo in black and white or Chapter 4 So let's pick up the story in Nehemiah 4. Combine a one-year tablet and print subscription to BAR with membership in the BAS Library to start your journey into the ancient past today! You too offer an interesting interpretation. If building the temple (YHWH house) in Jerusalem does not qualify as the de facto event in building Jerusalem then nothing does. Daniyel 9:23 says that at the beginning of Daniyels supplications yatsa davar.. [] In it, Nehemiah describes his efforts to rebuild the city, even in the face of hostile neighbors: NehemiahThe Man Behind the Wall Biblical Archaeology Society Daniel 9:25 Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to []. The Second Reason: Water Neatly tucked away in the eastern slope of the City of David is the entrance to the ancient Jebusite passageway leading to the Gihon Spring. Israel became a nation 69 years ago!! God bless. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we may no longer suffer disgrace. 18I told them that the hand of my God had been gracious upon me, and also the words that the king had spoken to me. Defying the opposition of Judahs enemies on all sidesSamaritans, Ammonites, Arabs and Philistines, the original walls of the City of David were rebuilt by the people in 52 days, working with a trowel in one hand & a sword in the other. They consecrated it and set up its doors; they consecrated it as far as the Tower of the Hundred and as far as the Tower of Hananel. In the twelfth chapter, the word days was used to indicate Day(s) of Atonement. 3The sons of Hassenaah built the Fish Gate; they laid its beams and set up its doors, its bolts, and its bars. My interpretation fits both Scripture and history. We his servants will start rebuilding, but as for you, you have no share in Jerusalem or any claim or historic right to it'. 11O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. The symbolic focal point of the rebuilding efforts, the Temple, lie waste. 13I also shook out the fold of my garment and said, So may God shake out everyone from house and from property who does not perform this promise. The word restore is shuwb- its primary meaning is to return or turn back. Nehemiah and the people rebuilt 10 city gates. 1Now there was a great outcry of the people and of their wives against their Jewish kin. In the eighth chapter of Daniel, the phrase evening-morning(s) was used to indicate Passovers. In 100 years people had been trying to rebuild these walls and they couldn't get it done. This then would naturally explain the chronological flow of Ezra. It is in Hebrew , Nemyh, "Yah comforts". As a leader with strong Christian values holding various ministerial positions in government at a state and federal level within our country, the writings of Nehemiah was my blue print on how to be strategic, diplomatic and never forgetting my purpose. And next to them Zaccur son of Imri built. Very good study. Within 52 days the walls were rebuilt and the gates restored in spite of intense internal and external opposition! Chapter 13 says Nehemiah 13:6 6 But in all this time was not I at Jerusalem: for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon came I unto the king, and after certain days obtained I leave of the king: 7 And I came to Jerusalem, and understood of the evil that Eliashib did for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the courts of the house of God. I said, Christian chronologists have preserved this same reckoning of Ezra and Nehemiah because it is the only way to show that Jesus of Nazareth fulfilled the prophecy of Daniel 9. I meant to say: Christian chronologists have preserved this same reckoning of Ezra and Nehemiah because it is the only way they can show that Jesus of Nazareth fulfilled the prophecy of Daniel 9.. This Bible History Daily feature was originally published in August 2012. "'Jerusalem's wall has been broken down, and its gates have been burned down. Daniel 9 did two things. 10When Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard this, it displeased them greatly that someone had come to seek the welfare of the people of Israel. God bless those truly seeking Him. So about 444 bc Nehemiah journeyed to Jerusalem and aroused the people there to the necessity of repopulating the city and rebuilding its walls. The prince to come is key to understanding these verses. Since 1954, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been challenging coaches and athletes to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ, reaching millions worldwide. 8Next to them Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs. So this is how it works Foto Marburg has plenty of Abrahams, Davids, Jesuses (Jesi?) Have a blessed day one and all. And they builded, and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel,.. The liberal wants to revise history by dithering about dates . Building the Wall and Dealing With Resistance. In the eighth chapter of Daniel, the phrase evening-morning(s) was used to indicate Passovers. If you are talking about Daniel 8:14, I do not see anything about Pesach. [], [] like in Nehemiahs time, we are living within broken down walls. It is correct. After the wall was built, Nehemiah ensured that the people were read God's Law, and they understood it. 4Next to them Meremoth son of Uriah son of Hakkoz made repairs. Seek Gods knowledge now!! (Site from http://www.biblicalarchaelogy.org) []. From the coming forth means the times were set at the finish. 21So we laboured at the work, and half of them held the spears from break of dawn until the stars came out. It was this last project that Nehemiah is most famed for completing. I think he has placed Israel History in proper date chronology. . The wall completed: 6:15-19. And rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem in 52 days. Nehemiah was cup-bearer to Artaxerxes. Each issue of Biblical Archaeology Review features lavishly illustrated and easy-to-understand articles such as: Fascinating finds from the Hebrew Bible and New Testament periods, The latest scholarship by the world's greatest archaeologists and distinguished scholars, Stunning color photographs, informative maps, and diagrams, Reviews of the latest books on biblical archaeology, 45+ years of Biblical Archaeology Review, 20+ years of Bible Review online, providing critical interpretations of biblical texts. As noted earlier a variation on this tradition has been carried on by Christians today in their association of Artaxerxes with the Persian Longimanus. As governor, Nehemiah says that he didnt take advantage of food and land allotments that were allowed him due to his office, because there was already such a great burden on the people of his province (Nehemiah 5:1419). 16Indeed, I devoted myself to the work on this wall, and acquired no land; and all my servants were gathered there for the work. What many commentators fail to notice is that up until the 2nd year Darius (Hystaspes) Judah & Jerusalem were still under a period of 70 years of divine indignation (Zech.1). Lots of debate here and that is ok as long as we remember that in-fighting amongst believers only makes the unbelievers more of an unbeliever. One of the most astonishing facts about Nehemiah is that he finished the walls in just 52 days If you've ever been to Jerusalem, and seen the size and capacity of the stones you realize the monumental task that was at hand. They are appropriate here again: Ezra 6:14 14 And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. 8 years of Archaeology Odyssey online, exploring the ancient roots of the Western world in a scholarly and entertaining way, The New Encyclopedia of Archaeological Excavations in the Holy Land. (who came up with Zerubabbel) Talmon and Akkub were porters who kept the gates during the time Nehemiah was in Jerusalem. 2. 19But when Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard of it, they mocked and ridiculed us, saying, What is this that you are doing? English translators have taken the liberty of translating it and denoting another separate Artaxerxes. So that the Mikdash would have been completed in his 6th year (Ezra 6), and Ezra would have led the return in his 7th year. 15So the wall was finished on the twenty-fifth day of the month Elul, in fifty-two days. @ William You have offered an interesting interpretation, but it is based on rebuilding the Temple, whereas Daniel 9:25 mentions restoring Jerusalem to a messiah (anointed one)/political leader, but does not say anything at all about rebuilding the Temple. Problems of the builders: ridicule; intimidation; loss of energy; shortage of food and money; conflict of interest. The dating of the ministries of Nehemiah and Ezra have been juggled to fit both Jewish and Christian misinterpretations of Daniel 9, unfortunately, and repeated so often that they have become gospel in their respective circles. After him Pedaiah son of Parosh 26and the temple servants living on Ophel made repairs up to a point opposite the Water Gate on the east and the projecting tower. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah all had the same author, Chronicles does not mention any figures or events from the northern kingdom., The reason for the people of Judah to be taken captive was worshiping false God. Nehemiah 3 is even more specific. A wall built for Gods Glory Nehemiah depicts the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. The 1st part of the verse says they builded and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai and Zechariah. 7But when Sanballat and Tobiah and the Arabs and the Ammonites and the Ashdodites heard that the repairing of the walls of Jerusalem was going forward and the gaps were beginning to be closed, they were very angry, 8and all plotted together to come and fight against Jerusalem and to cause confusion in it. 10But Judah said, The strength of the burden-bearers is failing, and there is too much rubbish, so that we are unable to work on the wall. 11And our enemies said, They will not know or see anything before we come upon them and kill them and stop the work. 12When the Jews who lived near them came, they said to us ten times, From all the places where they live they will come up against us. 13So in the lowest parts of the space behind the wall, in open places, I stationed the people according to their families, with their swords, their spears, and their bows. May God bless your search for understanding. He is being closely watched, so he doesn't do much for his first three days in the city. Let's get started." They rolled up their sleeves, ready for the good work. The words of Ezra 6 lays it all out in chronological order. A claim to an artists impression of Nehemiahs likeness is thus born. Of all of the English translations of Daniel 9:25, Youngs Literal Translation is perhaps the best (but still imperfect), saying And thou dost know, and dost consider wisely, from the going forth of the word to restore and to build Jerusalem till Messiah the Leader [is] seven weeks, and sixty and two weeks: the broad place hath been built again, and the rampart, even in the distress of the times. A good fulfillment paraphrase of verse 25, substituting real events and real names from history for the biblical language, would read something like this: Observe with your eyes and calculate with your mind, that after the issuance of the decree by Julius Caesar to Hyrcanus II, high priest and ethnarch (the anointed one-prince) of the Jews, restoring him to rule in Jerusalem (the first restoration) and granting him permission to rebuild its fortifications, until his repatriation from Parthia to Jerusalem by Herod (the second restoration), there will be seven Pentecosts, followed by sixty-two Pentecosts. Well, there you have it, thats how I see it anyway . Nehemiah's Wall. Thats too big a price to pay, and unnecessary. The church is named after St Lazare (Lazarus of Bethany, whom Jesus raised from the dead Gospel of John, 11) and, historically, was a famous place of pilgrimage because of its claim to have a piece of Lazarusskull as a relic, reputed to have the power to cure leprosy. External attacks on the Church and some of the repair-workers. Cyruss decree which started contruction of the temple. I really like all of the points youve made. Did the Ancient Israelites Think Children Were People. http://www.google.co.id/imgres?imgurl=http://www.jesusplusnothing.com/studies/images/nehem3.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.jesusplusnothing.com/studies/online/nehem3.htm&h=487&w=479&sz=5&tbnid=QnjiF52e5PjYCM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=89&zoom=1&usg=__BFMaBwzC558rhaR9TbUt9gfkj1o=&docid=UL4e0C1vyquoqM&sa=X&ei=MgB-UMy6N4HJrQfEj4HQBA&ved=0CD4Q9QEwBA&dur=4303. - So built we the wall.Rather, "and we (still) built the wall" Insults and gibes had no effect on us - did not touch us. Nehemiah in Hebrew means: Jah is comfort. [Nehemiah records] "Hanani, one of my brothers, arrived from Judah with another group, and I asked them about Jerusalem and about our fellow-Jews who had returned from exile in Babylonia. Nehemiah was a high official in the Persian court of King Artaxerxes I at the capital city of Susa, which lay 150 miles east of the Tigris River in what is now modern Iran. As already mentioned, most traditional expositors have interpreted the word weeks in that verse to mean a week of years. In other words, a week in Daniel is interpreted as meaning a period of seven years. of Ancient Kingdoms Amended). I wonder if there might be some significance to the notion that it took 52 days to complete. It took Nehemiah 52 days to reinforce the gaps and rebuild the wall. Give success to your servant today, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man! 14Then I went on to the Fountain Gate and to the Kings Pool; but there was no place for the animal I was riding to continue. Ironic, that the work of rebuilding the wall was done in a kind of sabbath [i.e. 14After I looked these things over, I stood up and said to the nobles and the officials and the rest of the people, Do not be afraid of them. Nehemiah encountered hostility from the (non-Jewish) local officials in neighbouring districts, but in the space of 52 days the Jews under his direction succeeded in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls.
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