were left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem” (v. 2). This seemingly casual inquiry was an inquiry about a very important subject. We note the review of the subject, the regard for the subject, and the relevance of the subject. . Nehemiah’s inquiry was twofold. He inquired of the Jews and of Jerusalem both of which we have already been considering but will here review their identity and significance in more detail. First, the Jews. The Jews inquired about were those