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The Moody Bible Commentary brings together 29 Moody Bible Institute faculty to produce a one-volume commentary on the whole Bible. Each book is introduced with a description of its author, date, purpose, and themes, and is outlined to show its overall structure. Drawing on the best evangelical scholarship, the authors provide commentary on sections and passages, communicating the meaning of the...

Having highlighted the people’s genealogical descent, showing their genuine Jewish identity, Nehemiah wanted to focus on the spiritual lives of the people. Physical descent from the people of Israel was insufficient without a spiritual relationship with the God of Israel. Thus chaps. 8–10 focus on the spiritual lives of those who had returned, beginning with the input of the Word of God as foundational to their spiritual revitalization.
Nehemiah 8:1–18
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