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The Ammonites and Moabites are denied a place in the congregation of God—Tobiah is ejected from his dwelling place in the temple—Nehemiah corrects abuses and reinstitutes Sabbath observance—Some Jews are rebuked for marrying non-Israelite women and defiling the priesthood. The post Nehemiah 13 appeared first on Sacred Text Daily.

The priests and Levites who came up from Babylon are named—The walls of Jerusalem are dedicated—The offices of priests and Levites are appointed in the temple. The post Nehemiah 12 appeared first on Sacred Text Daily.

The people and their overseers are elected by lot to dwell in Jerusalem and the other cities. The post Nehemiah 11 appeared first on Sacred Text Daily.

The people covenant not to marry outside of Israel—They also covenant to honor the Sabbath, to pay tithes, and to keep the commandments. The post Nehemiah 10 appeared first on Sacred Text Daily.

The Jews fast and confess their sins—The Levites bless and praise the Lord and recite His goodness toward Israel. The post Nehemiah 9 appeared first on Sacred Text Daily.

Ezra reads and interprets the law of Moses to the people—They keep the Feast of Tabernacles. The post Nehemiah 8 appeared first on Sacred Text Daily.

Provision is made to protect Jerusalem—The genealogy is given of the Jews who returned from Babylon—Priests without genealogical records are denied the priesthood. The post Nehemiah 7 appeared first on Sacred Text Daily.

Sanballat engages in intrigue against Nehemiah and the building of the wall—The Jews finish the construction of the wall. The post Nehemiah 6 appeared first on Sacred Text Daily.

Many Jews are in bondage to their fellow Jews—At Nehemiah’s direction they are freed, their lands are restored, and the taking of usury is discontinued. The post Nehemiah 5 appeared first on Sacred Text Daily.

The Jews’ enemies seek to prevent them from rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem—Nehemiah arms the laborers and keeps the work progressing. The post Nehemiah 4 appeared first on Sacred Text Daily.

The names and order of those who help to build the walls and gates of Jerusalem are listed. The post Nehemiah 3 appeared first on Sacred Text Daily.

Artaxerxes sends Nehemiah to Jerusalem—Sanballat and others oppose Nehemiah in rebuilding the walls and gates of Jerusalem. The post Nehemiah 2 appeared first on Sacred Text Daily.

Nehemiah mourns, fasts, and prays for the Jews in Jerusalem. The post Nehemiah 1 appeared first on Sacred Text Daily.

The Jews covenant to put away their wives taken from the Canaanites and others—Ezra assembles the people at Jerusalem—The Levites who married non-Israelite women are listed. The post Ezra 10 appeared first on Sacred Text Daily.

Many Jews intermarry with the Canaanites and others and follow their abominations—Ezra prays and confesses the sins of all the people. The post Ezra 9 appeared first on Sacred Text Daily.

Those who go up from Babylon to Jerusalem are listed—The Levites are called to accompany them—Ezra and the people fast and pray for and gain guidance and protection in going to Jerusalem. The post Ezra 8 appeared first on Sacred Text Daily.

Ezra goes up to Jerusalem—Artaxerxes provides for beautifying the temple and sustains the Jews in their worship. The post Ezra 7 appeared first on Sacred Text Daily.

Mordecai, the Jew, stands next to Ahasuerus in power and might. The post Esther 10 appeared first on Sacred Text Daily.

The Jews slay their enemies, including Haman’s ten sons—The Feast of Purim is instituted to commemorate their deliverance and victory. The post Esther 9 appeared first on Sacred Text Daily.

Mordecai is honored and placed over the house of Haman—Ahasuerus issues a decree to preserve the Jews. The post Esther 8 appeared first on Sacred Text Daily.