Bible (ASV) 16: Nehemiah

"The Book of Nehemiah, also known as the Second Book of Ezra, is a part of the Hebrew Bible. It is often considered a continuation of the Book of Ezra and is referred to as Ezra-Nehemiah. It is believed that Nehemiah himself wrote this book, which was likely written around 431-430 BC. The book can be divided into four parts: First, it recounts the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem and Nehemiah's discovery of a register of those who had returned from Babylon. It also describes Nehemiah's appointment as governor of Judah and the opposition he faced from individuals like Sanballat. Additionally, it provides insights into the earlier return under Zerubbabel. Second, it offers a glimpse into the religious state of the Jewish people during this period. Third, it discusses the increase in the population of Jerusalem, including a census of the adult male population and the names of their leaders. Unfortunately, the given text is incomplete, but it is clear that the