The Book of Nehemiah

“The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in…”

“That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escape…”

“And they said unto me, The remnant that are left of the captivity there in the province are in great affliction and repr…”

“And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and praye…”

“And said, I beseech thee, O Lord God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them tha…”

“Let thine ear now be attentive, and thine eyes open, that thou mayest hear the prayer of thy servant, which I pray befor…”