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Based on the NKJV, David Guzik’s commentary on Nehemiah assumes the full trustworthiness and authority of Scripture, combining insights from scholars throughout the ages. Guzik provides clear exposition, designed to help Bible readers understand what the text says, and what it means. Calvary Chapel pastor Guzik forgoes formality and dives straight into the text—no lengthy introductions or...

a. Nehemiah lived in Shushan, the capital city of the Persians, and he lived in the citadel—that is, the fortified palace of the Persians. Right away, we know Nehemiah is someone important, living in the very palace of the king of Persia. b. Nehemiah’s body was in Persia; but his heart and his interest were in Jerusalem—eight hundred miles away! He wanted to know from those returning how the people and the city were doing. i. We might think that an
Nehemiah 1:1–3