Building With the Sword and Trowel

At the time Nehemiah did his work among the people of Judah, the Jews had been back in Judah from captivity for some time. The temple had been rebuilt and the people had planted their farms and vineyards. But the walls of the city were still lying in ruins, and the people, because of much discouragement, had all but abandoned the work. At the time Nehemiah did his work among the people of Judah, the Jews had been back in Judah from captivity for some time. The temple had been rebuilt and the...