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  • NAME: Nehemiah
  • OCCUPATION: Religious Leader
  • BIRTH DATE: Unknown
  • DEATH DATE: Unknown
  • PLACE OF BIRTH: Israel

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Jewish leader Nehemiah (c. 5th century BC) oversaw the rebuilding of Jerusalem and strengthened the religious practices of his people.


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The story of Nehemiah (born fifth century BC) is recorded in the Bible's Book of Nehemiah. Hearing that the Jews were returning to Jerusalem after a time of banishment, Nehemiah left his post as cup bearer to a king in order to rebuild the great city. Discovering that some of the returning Jews had relaxed their religious practices, he instituted reforms that strengthened their future observance.

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