Study 7 From the Book of Nehemiah is: Nehemiah 7
1.
What
further steps did Nehemiah take in ensuring an orderly life in Jerusalem? Why
was Hananiah put in charge of Jerusalem? Remembering that you may be called to
responsibility in your work for God, what are you doing to develop these same
qualities
2.
What
makes a register of names so important? See verses 64, 65; and cf. Rev.20:15;
21:27; Lk. 10:20.
Notes
1.
Verse
2. The ‘he’ refers to Hananiah. Possibly the appointment of two men in charge
of the city means, as in 3:9, 12, that each was ruler of half the district of
Jerusalem.
2.
Verses
64, 65; cf. Ezr.2:62, 63. The need was for a priest able to obtain guidance to
decide whether these men were entitled to enjoy priviledges as priests or not.
For an example of the way in which Urim and Thumim were used, see 1 Sam. 14:41.
