Nehemiah: Chapter-by-Chapter Commentary

Alastair Roberts

Nehemiah: Chapter-by-Chapter Commentary

March 30, 2022

Alastair Roberts

Alastair Roberts

*CONTENTS*

00:00:00 - Chapter 1: Nehemiah Receives News From Jerusalem

00:07:43 - Chapter 2: Nehemiah Goes to Judah

00:15:25 - Chapter 3: Rebuilding the Wall

00:20:47 - Chapter 4: Opposition

00:26:45 - Chapter 5: Nehemiah Addresses the Concerns of the Poor

00:38:38 - Chapter 6: Conspiracy Against Nehemiah

00:46:12 - Chapter 7: The List of the Returned Exiles

00:54:42 - Chapter 8: The Assembly of the People

01:07:13 - Chapter 9: The People Confess Their Sins

01:20:15 - Chapter 10: A Solemn Oath

01:27:04 - Chapter 11: Repopulating Jerusalem

01:33:13 - Chapter 12: Dedicating the Wall

01:41:21 - Chapter 13: Further Reforms

If you have enjoyed my videos and podcasts, please tell your friends. If you are interested in supporting my videos and podcasts and my research more generally, please consider supporting my work on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/zugzwanged), using my PayPal account (https://bit.ly/2RLaUcB), or by buying books for my research on Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/36WVSWCK4X33O?ref_=wl_share).

The audio of all of my videos is available on my Soundcloud account: https://soundcloud.com/alastairadversaria. You can also listen to the audio of these episodes on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/alastairs-adversaria/id1416351035?mt=2.

Share

Transcript

More From Alastair Roberts

Conversations in a Crisis: Part V: Trust, Suspicion, and Authority (with Rev Benjamin Miller)

Conversations in a Crisis: Part V: Trust, Suspicion, and Authority (with Rev Benjamin Miller)

Alastair Roberts

Faced with our challenge of remaining faithful within and addressing our various contemporary societal crises with wisdom, Christians and churches are

Leviticus 2

Alastair Roberts

The Tribute Offering. My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explore/. If you are interested in s

Leviticus 3

Alastair Roberts

The Peace Offering. My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explore/. If you are interested in sup

Nehemiah 11

Alastair Roberts

Solving the problem of Jerusalem's underpopulation. My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explore

Update: 2022 So Far, Upcoming Wedding, Forthcoming Interviews, Bible Commentary, Writing Projects...

Update: 2022 So Far, Upcoming Wedding, Forthcoming Interviews, Bible Commentary, Writing Projects...

Alastair Roberts

If you are interested in supporting my work, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/zugzwanged), donating using my PayP

Nehemiah 7

Alastair Roberts

The list of returned exiles. My reflections are searchable by Bible chapter here: https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/explore/. If you are interest

More From "Alastair Roberts"

More on OpenTheo

E. Calvin Beisner: Climate and Energy Policy

E. Calvin Beisner: Climate and Energy Policy

Knight & Rose Show

January 4, 2026

Wintery Knight and Desert Rose welcome Dr. E. Calvin Beisner to discuss climate and energy policy. They explore Biblical dominion and stewardship, con

Does God Hear the Prayers of Non-Believers?

Does God Hear the Prayers of Non-Believers?

February 26, 2026

Questions about whether or not God hears and answers the prayers of non-believers, and thoughts about a church sign that reads (as if from God), “Just

How Can We Know Who Is Teaching the Same Gospel Paul Taught?

How Can We Know Who Is Teaching the Same Gospel Paul Taught?

February 16, 2026

Questions about how we can know who is teaching the same gospel Paul taught, and whether or not Jeremiah 1:5 supports the idea that we pre-existed in

An Invitation to the 2026 Coram Deo Pastors Conference

An Invitation to the 2026 Coram Deo Pastors Conference

Life and Books and Everything

February 18, 2026

"I love being a pastor, and I love pastors, which is why I hope you will consider joining us at the Coram Deo Pastors Conference in 2026." —Kevin DeYo

Who Wrote the Gospels? Michael Licona vs. Bart Ehrman - Part 2

Who Wrote the Gospels? Michael Licona vs. Bart Ehrman - Part 2

Did Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John write the gospels that bear their names? The texts themselves do not name them as the authors and were published and

Can Two Logical People Come to Conflicting Conclusions Without Committing a Fallacy?

Can Two Logical People Come to Conflicting Conclusions Without Committing a Fallacy?

January 8, 2026

Questions about whether two logical people can come to conflicting conclusions on a topic without committing a fallacy, how Greg, as a public figure,

What About Those Who Never Heard the Name of Jesus?

What About Those Who Never Heard the Name of Jesus?

December 22, 2025

Questions about what will happen to those who never heard of Jesus or were brought up in a different faith, whether there’s biblical warrant to think

Does God Really Need a “Pound of Flesh” to Forgive Sins?

Does God Really Need a “Pound of Flesh” to Forgive Sins?

January 12, 2026

Questions about how to answer the challenge that God doesn’t need a “pound of flesh” to forgive sins but can simply forgive, and whether the claim in

The Making of the American Mind with Matthew Spalding

The Making of the American Mind with Matthew Spalding

Life and Books and Everything

February 2, 2026

The United States is unique in how much attention it pays to its founding, its founders, and its founding documents. Arguably, the most famous and mos

Is Greg Placing His Faith in the Wrong Thing?

Is Greg Placing His Faith in the Wrong Thing?

February 12, 2026

Questions about Greg placing his faith in his personal assessment of which truth claims best match reality rather than in the revelation of God in Jes

Why Do We Say Someone Was Saved on a Particular Date If It Was Part of an Eternal Plan?

Why Do We Say Someone Was Saved on a Particular Date If It Was Part of an Eternal Plan?

November 24, 2025

Questions about why we say someone was saved on a particular date if it was part of an eternal plan, the Roman Catholic view of the gospel vs. the Bib

Does Open-Mindedness Require Studying Other Religions Before Becoming a Christian?

Does Open-Mindedness Require Studying Other Religions Before Becoming a Christian?

February 9, 2026

Questions about the claim that if Christians really want to be open-minded, they need to read and study other religions before committing to Christian

Who Wrote the Gospels? Michael Licona vs. Bart Ehrman - Part 1

Who Wrote the Gospels? Michael Licona vs. Bart Ehrman - Part 1

Did Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John write the gospels that bear their names? The texts themselves do not name them as the authors and were published and

Kingdom Priorities: Following the Teachings of Jesus

Kingdom Priorities: Following the Teachings of Jesus

Knight & Rose Show

February 14, 2026

Wintery Knight and Desert Rose discuss Jesus' teachings from the Gospels, emphasizing truth, evidence, self-denial, and forgiveness. They explore pass

Shouldn’t I Be Praying for My Soul Rather Than for Material Things?

Shouldn’t I Be Praying for My Soul Rather Than for Material Things?

February 2, 2026

Questions about whether we should be praying for our souls rather than for material things, why we need to pray about decisions, whether the devil can