Lisa Wolf Posted April 12, 2023 Report Share Posted April 12, 2023 Q1. (1:1-6) Why does Nehemiah pray day and night for four months? Why does he fast and weep? Isn't that excessive? Like Daniel, Nehemiah realized that God's people--the group he was part of--sinned. The months of Kislev to Nisan being four months shows Nehemiah was serious about his prayer. Fasting and weeping during that time does seem excessive, but it appears God put his hand upon Nehemiah (Psalm 139) and gave him a great burden for the remnant of His People. In verse 8, Nehemiah reminded God of His promise (Deuteronomy 30): "Remember the instruction you gave your servant Moses, saying, 'If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations, but if you return to me and obey my commands, then even if your exiled people are at the farthest horizon, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place I have chosen as a dwelling for my Name.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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