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Governor and wall-builder
Nehemiah
Return · c. 480–410 BC
Life
Cupbearer to Artaxerxes who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls in 52 days and led civil-spiritual reform.
Wept, prayed, and led Jerusalem's wall rebuilt in fifty-two days.
Key Facts
- Fasted and prayed for the city
- Faced Sanballat and Tobiah
- Instituted Sabbath reforms
Why this matters
Pattern of prayerful, decisive leadership.