Nehemiah 11&12

Meditation verse for the Book of Nehemiah chapters 11&12:

In chapter 11, we learn about choosing new dwellers and local leaders in Jerusalem. 

In chapter 12, we learn about the priests and the Levites in the first return and the dedication of Jerusalem walls.

In chapter 12 verse 27, we read how the Levites dedicated the walls with gladness and thanksgiving. We should serve the Lord with joy and sincere heart knowing that He will reward us the heavenly rewards. 

“With _____________ doing_____________, as to the Lord, and not to men” (Ephesians 6:7).

At the dedication of the wall where was the sound of rejoicing heard?

• Afar off

• Over the walls

• All the way to the Great Sea

True / False: The leaders of the people dwell in Jerusalem

• True

• False

The people cast lots to bring how many of them to dwell in Jerusalem?

• two out of ten

• one out of ten

• three out of ten

   

The people cast lots that how many of them were to dwell in other cities?

• Five-tenths

• Nine-tenths

• Nine-tenths

Fill the blank: the people blessed the men who willingly offered _____to dwell at Jerusalem

True / False:  At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, they sought out the Levites in all their places to celebrate the dedication with gladness

• True

• False

Fill the blank:  The leaders of the people ____ in Jerusalem

How did the rest of the people decide who else would live in Jerusalem?

• They would cast lots

• They would choose their friends

• Whoever requested to live there

Who was the overseer of the Levites at Jerusalem?

• Nehemiah

• Uzzi

• Micha