TITLE
The title is from the Hebrew Nehem-yah, “Comfort of God.” The name is derived from the main character,
Nehemiah.

AUTHOR
Jewish tradition states Ezra wrote the book, compiling the memoirs or dairy of Nehemiah into a book or
manuscript.

DATE
@ 424 BC. The book spans about 11 to 15 years beginning with the time Nehemiah was appointed Governor
(@ 445-444 BC) through the secession of the Samaritans (@ 430 BC).

THEME

• History of Nehemiah in Babylon and his twelve years as Governor in Judah (chapters 1-7)
• Record of events in lives of Ezra and Nehemiah (8-10)
• Six important listings of Jewish exiles who came back to Jerusalem (11:1-12:26)
• Record of the dedication of the walls
• Record of reforms made by Nehemiah during his second governorship in Judah