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Delegation of The Work Load
The task of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem was so enormous that it called for great organization and the help of everyone. Nehemiah’s plan is unique and various aspects of this plan are outlined in this chapter. He begins with the Sheep Gate and proceeds counterclockwise. The …

Helping Everyone to Feel a Part of The Objective
Workers on the Southeast wall (3:15-27): Shallun repaired the fountain gate on the east wall, north of the dung gate. This was near the king’s garden. The stairs referred to are thought to have lead to the tombs where the kings who were descendants of David were buried (v. 15). T …