Darius Hystaspes checks the records and confirms that in fact Cyruss did issue a decree and therefore the contruction could go on. The ruins on the Western Hill were not occupied again until the Hellenistic period of Alexander the Great. ALIGN YOURSELF WITH GOD. As the fingers flipped through the pages of the Book I always run to when in need of comfort, I read the story of Nehemiah the non-cribber, man of action,a go-getter and also the man behind the wall. Nehemiah understood the urgency of rebuilding the wall and because he was obedient to God, it was completed in 52 days (Nehemiah 6:15). Ezra 6:14 And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. 11Malchijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath-moab repaired another section and the Tower of the Ovens. Respectfully, Nathaniel, you are incorrect in your interpretation. After hearing about the sad state of affairs in Judah, Nehemiah acquired the kings permission to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the city and its fortifications. Now the king had sent officers of the army and cavalry with me. 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. The word restore is shuwb- its primary meaning is to return or turn back. Thats not true if you hold to Chronicles and Kings you can see some major discrepencies. And rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem in 52 days. 21So we laboured at the work, and half of them held the spears from break of dawn until the stars came out. Then after the 62 7- sevens the Messiah is cut off. 19Also they spoke of his good deeds in my presence, and reported my words to him. During this time according to Haggai 1 the people were busy working on their own houses. Because Haggai and Zechariah prophesied due to the command of YHWH. Since Ezra and Nehemyah were together in Yerushalayim at some point (Ezra 8:9) it is unlikely to have been a different Artakhashast in each story. The waw would have been more accurately translated as a hendiadys where the 2nd word specifies the first. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.' When [Nehemiah] heard these things, [he] sat down and wept" (Nehemiah 1:3). 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. . . Next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs; and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. . How long was Nehemiah in Jerusalem? 18Now that which was prepared for one day was one ox and six choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and every ten days skins of wine in abundance; yet with all this I did not demand the food allowance of the governor, because of the heavy burden of labour on the people. These take place in the 2nd year of Darius. The walls of . Nehemiah and the people rebuilt 10 city gates. Then Nehemiah asked Ezra to read the Law of Moses to the people. 7You have also set up prophets to proclaim in Jerusalem concerning you, There is a king in Judah! And now it will be reported to the king according to these words. I think he has placed Israel History in proper date chronology. After the wall was built, Nehemiah ensured that the people were read God's Law, and they understood it. 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. In my opinion it does not represent a reasonable interpretation of the available Scriptural evidence. 11Restore to them, this very day, their fields, their vineyards, their olive orchards, and their houses, and the interest on money, grain, wine, and oil that you have been exacting from them. 12Then they said, We will restore everything and demand nothing more from them. Nehemiah 3 is even more specific. It is during 62 sevens that the wall and the street were built again. That decree restores Jerusalem to a messiah (anointed one)/political leader (in this case, the high priest and ethnarch Hyrcanus II), and indicates that the seventy weeks will be fulfilled AFTER the broad place and moat has been rebuilt, an event that happened between 44 BCE and 43 BCE, when Antipater, appointed by Rome to assist Hyrcanus govern the city of Jerusalem, is known to have rebuilt the wall and tower gate (with the broad place for assembling troops behind the tower) and restored the moat in front of the wall by clearing out the rubbish that had been used by Pompey in 63 BCE to fill in the moat so his Roman troops could use siege engines against the wall. May God bless your search. In the eighth chapter of Daniel, the phrase evening-morning(s) was used to indicate Passovers. At the top of the eastern ridge of the City of David, Nehemiah and the returned exiles built a new city wall. Here is where the problem develops in the chronology. 18For many in Judah were bound by oath to him, because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah son of Arah: and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah. Once there, Nehemiah defied the opposition of Judah's enemies on all sidesSamaritans, Ammonites, Arabs and Philistinesand rebuilt the walls within 52 days, from the Sheep Gate in the North, the Hananeel Tower at the North West corner, the Fish Gate in the West, the Furnaces Tower at the Temple Mount's South West. The prophecy fits his advent exactly. [] 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. 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. Building the Wall and Dealing With Resistance. As can be understand now, from the studies in Intelligence, we know this device was a cube shaped set of 5 geometric solids. This is a powerful teaching It takes me back to when I was wrapping up my pursuit towards my diploma And ministered to me was God needed you left out so he Nehemiahed you left out its not that you did something wrong Terrill T.C a.k.a Relic. Will they finish it in a day? 22After him the priests, the men of the surrounding area, made repairs. Read more. YHWH was telling the people to shuwb or return and build His house that they were neglecting. So I embarked on a little detective work. Cyruss decree initially started the process, but then it was interrupted and the Temple construction stopped. The symbolic focal point of the rebuilding efforts, the Temple, lie waste. Just shows to go you that, just because a guy pulls up his sleeves, and is the first one to jump in and work, it sometimes doesnt mean what it appears to mean. They played trumpets, cymbals, and harps and sang to Jehovah. Sign up to receive our email newsletter and never miss an update. He read the Book of Moses and wanted to make sure the people stayed faithful to God's ways. 5Do not cover their guilt, and do not let their sin be blotted out from your sight; for they have hurled insults in the face of the builders. Nehemiah 10 identified many of those same men as being sealed with Nehemiah in the 20th year of Artaxerxes. 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. The All-Access membership pass is the way to get to know the Bible through biblical archaeology. YHWHs house is the heart of Jerusalem, without its completion nothing else matters. As the Bible describes it, he was so driven to erect that barrier to protect the Jews from their enemies that he motivated a crew to work nonstop. You don't have to rebuild a wall to do the will of God. It took Nehemiah 52 days to reinforce the gaps and rebuild the wall. The wall is made from stone and mortar with gates. This interpretation fits the 70 weeks in all ways. He then rallied the people and, in the face of constant opposition from opponents, rebuilt the wall in 52 days (Nehemiah 6:15)a feat that put fear into the hearts of his opponents (Nehemiah 6:16). The Bible doesn't say Nehemiah had wall-building experience or even leadership experience. Appoint guards from among the inhabitants of Jerusalem, some at their watch-posts, and others before their own houses. 4The city was wide and large, but the people within it were few and no houses had been built. You too offer an interesting interpretation. 23After them Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs opposite their house. 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. But afterwards, in applying the prophecy to Theudas, and Judas of Galilee, and at length to Bar Cochab, they seem to have shortened the reign of the Kingdom of Persia. (Chron. The traditional Bible chronology based on Thieles harmonization of the Hebrew kings and the Rohl chronology that shortens the chronology of Egypt are incorrect. Nehemiah in Hebrew means: Jah is comfort. This information is based on research from one of my favourite bible references- information which is taken from the Bible Encyclopaedia Insight on the Scriptures - No, Just the Outer Wall to The Temple & City: The house of Jehov. This is my understanding. Both I and my family have sinned. This can only be sadness of the heart. Then I was very much afraid. Nehemiah. [52 days] What did Nehemiah do after rebuilding the walls? This verse describes the commands which were instrumental in the rebuilding of the Temple and its eventual completion. Daniel 9:25 is tied to the 490 weeks of years when Nehemiah restored the walls in Jerusalem. The prophecy says..Daniel 9:25 Know therefore and understand,that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Princeshall beseven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times. He expounded and enforced the Law of God. 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. How difficult would that be to hold a weapon and build the wall? The wall completed: 6:15-19. Building the temple of Jerusalem is in fact building Jerusalem. 22I also said to the people at that time, Let every man and his servant pass the night inside Jerusalem, so that they may be a guard for us by night and may labour by day. 23So neither I nor my brothers nor my servants nor the men of the guard who followed me ever took off our clothes; each kept his weapon in his right hand. The only animal I took was the animal I rode. Moving on to the 62 sevens they have nothing to do with the original command to return and build Jerusalem. Nehemiah told their enemies, "The God of heaven will give us success. The word used in Daniyel is shavuim, while the word for weeks is shavuot. 15 And I am very sore displeased with the heathen that are at ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction. [Nehemiah 5:14 - Governor for 12 years before returning to the palace.] etc., but apparently no available stock photo of a work from the Middle Ages whose artist actually recorded that his intention was to depict Nehemiah. 15So I went up by way of the valley by night and inspected the wall. And the people did as they had promised. Thus Artaxerxes is not another Persian ruler but a title which defines Darius son of Hystaspes. How about it? Much work needed to be done, and Zerubbabel, Ezra, and Nehemiah each led groups of the returned remnant in rebuilding the city of Jerusalem. Nehemiahs leadership style is not the most common. Nowhere, absolutely nowhere, current or in historical records of the past almost one thousand years, is there any reference to Nehemiah! By this time, exiles who were taken at the time of the Babylonian conquest had already been allowed to return to their homeland, and the ones that did had already rebuilt the Temple in Jerusalem. 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. Families and professional groups take on the responsibility for repairing stretches of the wall, while gates are provided with attics, doors, bolts and bars, and towers are rebuilt. We can learn about the society where the ancient Israelites, and later Jesus and the Apostles, lived through the modern discoveries that provide us clues. At the 70 year time, we go into great tribulation, the final 3 and a half years. 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. Ezra 7:13-28. Although Newton believed the early messianic expectants based their counting from the 1st year of Cyrus, it is more likely as Davidson noted, the 2nd year of Darius Hystaspes which was the basis for the chronological errors that crept into the early rabbinic chronology. 30After him Hananiah son of Shelemiah and Hanun sixth son of Zalaph repaired another section. 11So I came to Jerusalem and was there for three days. 13I went out by night by the Valley Gate past the Dragons Spring and to the Dung Gate, and I inspected the walls of Jerusalem that had been broken down and its gates that had been destroyed by fire. Note: I would like to make a clarification to my other post. As noted earlier a variation on this tradition has been carried on by Christians today in their association of Artaxerxes with the Persian Longimanus. Enemies of God heard the people were rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem under Nehemiah's leadership; they were jealous and they were furious. We will soon discover that Nehemiah has a position of authority in the empire, being the 'cupbearer . For the purpose of brevity, the word week in this chapter will hereafter represent the Day of Pentecost, although using the full fifty-day time period of the Feast of Weeks will work equally well in the interpretation offered in this chapter.. The length of the walls is 4,018 meters (2.4966 mi), their average height is 12 meters (39.37 feet) and the average thickness is 2.5 meters (8.2 feet). And Tobiah sent letters to intimidate me. I do not see a reference to Yom Kippur in these verses. He asked the king for permission to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem & was sent from Susa the Persian capital as Governor in 445 BC. 24After him Binnui son of Henadad repaired another section, from the house of Azariah to the Angle and to the corner. Did the Ancient Israelites Think Children Were People. Another of Nehemiahs accomplishments was to make a record and genealogy of all the nobles, officials and people who were then living in Judah. "'Jerusalem's wall has been broken down, and its gates have been burned down. I found the picture on their website under the caption A prophet or Nehemiah west facade, south portal, right side, mid-12th c. Location: St. Lazare, Avallon, France. Notes And Next Steps Nehemiah 3 + Part 4 of the series "Nehemiah: Rise & Build" The Sheep Gate (3:1). Once the defenses had been rebuilt by Antipater, the seven weeks and sixty-two weeks and one week (totaling seventy weeks) could begin, and that is exactly what happened. The wall is completed in a stunning 52 days. Yodie. There is certainly a lot to learn about this subject. Again I ask you to consider. A wall built for Gods Glory Nehemiah depicts the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. 19Remember for my good, O my God, all that I have done for this people. Nehemiah Inspects Jerusalem's Walls (Nehemiah 2:11-16) Landmarks in Building the Wall of Jerusalem ( Larger map) Notice carefully Nehemiah's strategy. Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem in 445 B.C. of Ancient Kingdoms Amended). It also has nothing to do with feasts of weeks, nor does Daniel say anything at all about seventy weeks.. They make their money by licensing temporary rights for a specific use to newspapers, magazines and other media. Neither can be made to match the biblical record. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your kin, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes., 15When our enemies heard that their plot was known to us, and that God had frustrated it, we all returned to the wall, each to his work. 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. YHWHs decree in the 2nd year of Darius Hystaspes (through Haggai & Zechariah) to restart contruction of the temple which had stopped sometime earlier. Few people are familiar with the Biblical figure Nehemiah, and yet he was instrumental in the rebuilding and reestablishment of Jerusalem in the fifth century B.C. Right or wrong the rest is just opinion. Nehemiah served as the kings cupbearer (Nehemiah 1:11), which evidently put him in a position to speak to the king. In Part 1 prayer was discussed and in this article we have discussed preparation and . That is to steep a cost and it would make them question why they hold the Babylonian traditions alive. So about 444 bc Nehemiah journeyed to Jerusalem and aroused the people there to the necessity of repopulating the city and rebuilding its walls. Write "Nehemiah and the people build the wall in 52 days!" in the middle of the yellow paper. The traditional Bible chronology based on Thieles harmonization of the Hebrew kings and the Rohl chronology for Egypt are incorrect. So it only took 52 days to build this wall, so from this time, its 492BCE. This Bible History Daily feature was originally published in August 2012. sepia. Zechariah 1:12 Then the angel of YHWH answered and said, O YHWH of hosts, how long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, against which thou hast had indignation these threescore and ten years? Most significant were its cracks, which [], [] I was having one of those days. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Ezra and Nehemiah took place during the period of what?, What nation was in power during the events in Ezra and Nehemiah?, This persian king allowed the jews to return and rebuild the temple of Jersualem and more. I am not a scholar or a biblical archaeologist, just someone who has viewed Nehemiahs role and strategies as a model of best practise in leadership and how to empower a community/ people. It took Nehemiah 52 days to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. following the Babylonian exile. 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. 12 gates in that map is still remain today? The walls were built between 1535 and 1538, when Jerusalem was part of the Ottoman Empire, by the order of Suleiman I. The burden-bearers carried their loads in such a way that each laboured on the work with one hand and with the other held a weapon. The 70th week does not start until the Anti Christ appears who make a covenant with many for one heptad (week) a 7 year period. If the Artaxerxes of Nehemiah references Darius son of Hystaspes their minimum age would have been 66 years. No, this was by no means a wall of Nehemiah, no rebuild per se, yet it did show evidence of repair. Video lectures from world-renowned experts. Nehemiah was cup-bearer to Artaxerxes. 2 He said in the presence of his associates and of the army of Samaria, 'What are these feeble Jews doing? Four highly acclaimed books, published in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution: Aspects of Monotheism, Feminist Approaches to the Bible, The Rise of Ancient Israel and The Search for Jesus. Ok here is chapter 2 of Nehemiah.. Well, there you have it, thats how I see it anyway . 1Now when Sanballat heard that we were building the wall, he was angry and greatly enraged, and he mocked the Jews. When Nehemiah hears that "the wall of Jerusalem is broken down and its gates are burned with fire," ( Neh 1:3 ), he gets permission from Persian King Artaxerxes to rebuild the city. Daniyel 9:25 says that the first seven shavuim begin min motsa davar in Daniyels own lifetime, whenever his supplications began (naturally, when the Temple was destroyed). Being a representative of the king to rebuild jerusalem was such a great feat that he would not have time for a family either. 1In the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was served to him, I carried the wine and gave it to the king. They said, "We're with you. 17Moreover, in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiahs letters came to them. About a century and a half after Nebuchadnezzar's conquest, the walls and gates of the city were still broken down. Accordingly, it can be seen that the time period covered by the prophecy of the seventy weeks is seventy years, not 490 years. Nothing symbolically or literally even comes close to this command by YHWH, a command which was witness by both Haggai and Zechariah. He organized them into two groups of singers. 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! Biblical Archaeology Review is the guide on that fascinating journey. . Nehemiah 4 1 Now when Sanballat heard that we were building the wall, he was angry and greatly enraged, and he mocked the Jews. (B) It was this last project that Nehemiah is most famed for completing. This divine anger ended in the 2nd year of Darius. Equip. 9So we prayed to our God, and set a guard as a protection against them day and night. Bring in the new Chronology. The words of Ezra 6 lays it all out in chronological order. In the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, while I was in Susa the capital, 2one of my brothers, Hanani, came with certain men from Judah; and I asked them about the Jews that survived, those who had escaped the captivity, and about Jerusalem. 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. How many days did it take Nehemiah and his leaders to rebuild Jerusalem's walls? Access to 50+ curated Special Collections. 4Next to them Meremoth son of Uriah son of Hakkoz made repairs. According to a story, Nehemiah, a high official in the Persian court of King Artaxerxes I at the capital city of Susa, was very troubled that there was no wall to protect his beloved city of Jerusalem, its walls and gates. * See Aaron Demsky, Who Returned FirstEzra or Nehemiah? Bible Review, April 1996. After him Meshullam son of Berechiah made repairs opposite his living quarters. 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. This is where I admittedly find it frustrating when discussing this subject. So Foto Marburg for the rare occasion that a client specifically wants a Nehemiah labels a statue by an unknown artist thus, taking care to cover themselves legally by stating that actually its a prophet OR (possibly) Nehemiah (when, of course, neither may be true, but prophet is wide enough by definition). 7Next to them repairs were made by Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothitethe men of Gibeon and of Mizpahwho were under the jurisdiction of the governor of the province Beyond the River. Nehemiah rebuilt Jerusalem's wall in only 52 days. Even in the the 7th year of Daryavesh I he could be no younger than 70. These walls had been down for 100 years. 14Moreover, from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year to the thirty-second year of King Artaxerxes, twelve years, neither I nor my brothers ate the food allowance of the governor. Thus may they be shaken out and emptied. And all the assembly said, Amen, and praised the Lord. 52 days God instructed Nehemiah to build a wall around Jerusalem to protect its citizens from enemy attack. I dont think the prophecy of Daniel 9 gets the attention it deserves in regards to the influence it has had on Biblical and secular chronology. Ok kislev is November, and notice it says the 20th year of the king? The liberal wants to revise history by dithering about dates . In an individual life, then, the rebuilding of the walls would be a picture of re-establishing the strength of that life. 9So I said, The thing that you are doing is not good. 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. They told him that the people who had survived being captives were suffering. Nehemiah served as the kings cupbearer (Nehemiah 1:11), which evidently put him in a position to speak to the king and request favors from him. I looked up the complete article from your website. 10Moreover, I and my brothers and my servants are lending them money and grain. In the twelfth chapter, the word days was used to indicate Day(s) of Atonement. I assume you are talking about Daniel 12:11-13, which says the following: 11 And from the time that the regular burnt offering is taken away and the abomination that makes desolate is set up, there shall be 1,290 days. Each of them has a name and a biblical story. Nehemiah 2:20 'The God of heaven will give us success. Dorothy Resig Willette is the former Managing Editor of Biblical Archaeology Review. How many days did Nehemiah pray? Still, they are incorrect.Dan Bruce, The Prophecy Society. Ok so Ill show you something that ppl dont see and its on the 490 weeks of years prophecy Jeremiah wrote but Daniel was given the chronology on it. 1Now when the wall had been built and I had set up the doors, and the gatekeepers, the singers, and the Levites had been appointed, 2I gave my brother Hanani charge over Jerusalem, along with Hananiah the commander of the citadelfor he was a faithful man and feared God more than many. Even their servants lorded it over the people. I enjoyed reading it all but it did leave a bad taste in my mouth as I thought how much unbelievers love to see us disagree with one anotherjust some food for thought to all. 17Moreover, there were at my table one hundred and fifty people, Jews and officials, besides those who came to us from the nations around us. In it, Nehemiah describes his efforts to rebuild the city, even in the face of hostile neighbors. 52 days Once there, Nehemiah defied the opposition of Judah's enemies on all sidesSamaritans, Ammonites, Arabs and Philistinesand rebuilt the walls within 52 days, from the Sheep Gate in the North, the Hananeel Tower at the North West corner, the Fish Gate in the West, the Furnaces Tower at the Temple . So we have: 1. He also made the other nobles and officials forgive all outstanding debts and ordered them to return all land and money that had been taken as taxes so the people would be able to feed themselves and their families.
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