Brief Summary: Nehemiah was a Hebrew in Persia when the word reached him that the Temple in Jerusalem was being reconstructed. He grew anxious knowing there was no wall to protect the city. Nehemiah invited God to use him to save the city. God answered his prayer by softening the heart of the Persian king, Artaxerxes, who gave not only his blessing, but also supplies to be used in the project. Nehemiah is given permission by the king to return to Jerusalem, where he is made governor.
Muhtasari kwa kifupi: Nehemia alikuwa muiberania katika Uajemi wakati ujumbe ulimfikia kuwa Hekalu lililoko Yerusalemu linajengwa upya. Alitamaushwa huku akijua kuwa hakukuwa na ukuta wa kulinda mji. Nehemia alimwomba Mungu amutumie kuuokoa mji. Mungu alijibu maombi yake kwa kuunyenyekeza moyo wa mfalme wa Uajemi, Artaxerxes, ambaye alitoa si tu baraka zake, bali pia vifaa vitakavyotumiwa katika mradi huo. Nehemia alipewa idhini na mfalme kurudi Yerusalemu, ambapo alifanywa gavana.