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Not Now, Nehemiah! Go Away! Trivia Quiz

Nehemiah's name comes from the same source as one of the "minor" prophets; Nahum, meaning "comfort". The (iah) portion of the name is the same as "Yah" or "Yahweh", meaning God. Thus, his name may be interpreted as "Comfort of Yahweh."

A multiple-choice quiz by logcrawler. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the book of Nehemiah, in just the first few verses, we see Nehemiah in the king's palace in Babylon, where his people are living in exile. The Jewish people have been allowed to return to their homeland in "waves" by King Artaxerxes of Babylon. Nehemiah is in the third, and last, group to return to Israel. His special place in the palace enables him to approach the king discreetly and casually. According to the last verse of the first chapter, what job does Nehemiah do for the king? Hint

supernumerary

baker

cupbearer

general secretary

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Question 2 of 10

2. As Nehemiah begins his inspection of the broken walls of his beloved Jerusalem, he encounters three enemies of the nation. We are told in chapter 2 that they are grieved that someone cares enough to try to help the children of Israel. What are the names of these three troublemakers? Hint

Eliaphaz, Phineas and Elkanah

Sinbad, Talmud and Goshen

Sanballat, Tobiah and Geshem

Gladstone, Horowitz and Barker

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Question 3 of 10

3. The trio of troublemakers try several different methods to keep the walls from being rebuilt and the city from being restored. From chapter 4 through chapter 6, which is NOT one of the tactics that they use? Hint

opposition through ridicule

opposition through false offers of assistance

opposition through intimidation

opposition through slander

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Question 4 of 10

4. Nehemiah is referred to throughout the text as "the Tirshatha". What does this term mean? Hint

president

mayor

governor

councilman

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the closing verses (14-19) of chapter 5 of Nehemiah, he asks for God to think upon him for good. Why does he feel that he is worthy of asking for God's blessing, according to this passage? Hint

because he has been told he is worthy by Ezra, the High Priest

because he feels that many other people would have stoned him

because of his stubborn refusal to cater to demons

because of the good things he has done for God's people

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Question 6 of 10

6. How long does it take for the walls of Jerusalem to be finished, as far as the reconstruction of them is concerned? (Nehemiah 6; verses 15 and 16) Hint

38 weeks

52 days

7 months

10 days and nights

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Question 7 of 10

7. After the city is better defended, Ezra, the priest, reads the law to the people. Where are they recorded as standing when he spends half of a day reading it to them? (Nehemiah 8:1-8) Hint

outside the newly constructed walls

in the temple and on the rooftops

in the street in front of the water gate

in front of the temple gates

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Question 8 of 10

8. Why do the people initially begin crying when they heard what Ezra has to say to them regarding God's law, according to Nehemiah 8:9-12? Hint

they realize they are about to be slaughtered

they think Nehemiah is going to leave them alone again with no leadership

they think Ezra is angry with them and will strike them dead

they are depressed because they have not kept the law

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Question 9 of 10

9. The people are elated and joyously happy to follow the direction of Nehemiah's command in Nehemiah 8:9-12. Beginning in the 13th verse and reading to the 18th, what established feast do they observe for seven days in celebration of God's forgiveness? Hint

the Feast of Tabernacles or Booths

the Feast of Trumpets or Rosh Hashanah

the Feast of Purim or Lots

the Feast of Weeks or Pentecost

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Question 10 of 10

10. Nehemiah makes several trips back and forth between Babylon and Jerusalem during the course of this book. At one point, in the 13th chapter, he finds an old arch-enemy comfortably ensconced in a chamber in the temple. He has "wormed" his way in to the priestly family as a result of sin. Essentially, he has blackmailed his way into God's house. Who is this man, whom Nehemiah becomes so angry with that he literally tosses his belongings out the door of God's holy place? Hint

Eliashib

Sanballat

Tobiah

Geshen

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: cupbearer

As the king's cupbearer, it falls upon him to taste anything that the king drank. If the cupbearer dies from being poisoned, at least the king is spared. This was a trusted position, because the cupbearer could cleverly poison the king himself, if he were so inclined. Nehemiah has all the king's confidence and respect and as a result the king is concerned about him.

Answer: Sanballat, Tobiah and Geshem

These three pests continually attempt to thwart the plans for restoration all throughout the account given in Nehemiah. They are unsuccessful in their bid, in all instances, due to the strong leadership of Nehemiah, as well as the fortitude of others.

Answer: opposition through false offers of assistance

The three "problem children" employed all the other tactics mentioned, but in spite of all the hindrances that they endured, the residents of Jerusalem and surrounding areas, with Nehemiah's leadership, accomplished the task at hand. By the seventh chapter, we see a plan being implemented to organize the city and many of the former displaced persons are enumerated.

4. Nehemiah is referred to throughout the text as "the Tirshatha". What does this term mean?

Answer: governor

The term means "governor." Nehemiah has been appointed by the king to this position and he diligently strives to meet or exceed all expectations of the king as well as God's people.

5. In the closing verses (14-19) of chapter 5 of Nehemiah, he asks for God to think upon him for good. Why does he feel that he is worthy of asking for God's blessing, according to this passage?

Answer: because of the good things he has done for God's people

Nehemiah notes in these verses that he, unlike previous governors, has not taken from the people unduly. He also says that neither he nor his brothers have "eaten the bread of the governor" for twelve years. This, too, was in an effort to not burden the people.
As a closing statement in verse 19, he shows that he depends on God for his needs and that he does not rely on his fellow man to supply them for him.

6. How long does it take for the walls of Jerusalem to be finished, as far as the reconstruction of them is concerned? (Nehemiah 6; verses 15 and 16)

Answer: 52 days

In a mere 52 days, or just shy of 2 months, the walls are completed, despite all the opposition that the Israelites faced. Verse 16 informs us that even their enemies perceive that God has helped in the work for them to have accomplished the task so quickly.

7. After the city is better defended, Ezra, the priest, reads the law to the people. Where are they recorded as standing when he spends half of a day reading it to them? (Nehemiah 8:1-8)

Answer: in the street in front of the water gate

Imagine that: standing all morning as a group to hear the Word of the Lord. We have a hard time sitting on our pews or chairs for 20 or 30 minutes sometimes. These people stand, hungrily awaiting the word of God. God gives them understanding as it is being read to them, according to the eighth verse.

8. Why do the people initially begin crying when they heard what Ezra has to say to them regarding God's law, according to Nehemiah 8:9-12?

Answer: they are depressed because they have not kept the law

Nehemiah tells the people not to grieve or mourn over their past misdeeds, but rather to rejoice and have a feast day unto the Lord. This is seen by Christians as a form of human repentance and Godly forgiveness.

Answer: the Feast of Tabernacles or Booths

The people have discovered through the readings of Ezra about a forgotten feast that Moses had been commanded by God to have the people observe, way back when they were in their wandering nomadic days after leaving Egyptian bondage. This is the feast observed by the Israelites of Nehemiah's day.

The eighth day (representing a new beginning) is a day of a solemn assembly, according to the 18th verse.

Answer: Tobiah

Remember Nehemiah's enemy, Tobiah? He was one of the problem children who had caused so much grief over the rebuilding of the walls, yet here he is, kicked back and making himself right at home at the expense of the very people he hates. (Sounds a lot like the works of the devil, doesn't it?)

Source: Author logcrawler

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