Nehemiah
Nehemiah is a figure in the Hebrew Bible who, according to the Book of Nehemiah, held a high position in the Persian imperial administration during the 5th century BCE. He is described as the cupbearer to King Artaxerxes I and as a Jewish official who takes a leading role in the postexilic rebuilding of Jerusalem.
The narrative places Nehemiah in Susa, where he learns that Jerusalem’s walls lie in ruins and its
Beyond rebuilding walls, Nehemiah undertakes reforms to restore communal discipline and adherence to the Torah. He
Authorship and dating are matters of scholarly discussion. The Book of Nehemiah is generally treated as part
Nehemiah's story is cited for lessons on leadership, reform, and the administration of a religiously guided