Nehemiah was the king’s trusted cupbearer (1:11), who ensured the safety and quality of the king’s food and drink. One day when Nehemiah was serving the king his wine, the king noticed Nehemiah’s sad appearance. It surprised…

Even though the returned exiles had been in Jerusalem for many years, the wall of the city remained unrepaired, leaving its people unprotected and vulnerable. Walls mean little in most present-day cities, but in Nehemiah’s day, walls…