The Bible, King James Version, Book 16: Nehemiah

The Book of Nehemiah, part of the Old Testament in the King James Version of the Bible, details the efforts of Nehemiah, a Jewish leader and cupbearer to King Artaxerxes of Persia, to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. Written in the 5th century BCE, it narrates Nehemiah's journey to restore the city, rallying the Jewish people against external opposition and addressing internal conflicts. The book emphasizes themes of faith, communal responsibility, and social justice, culminating in a reaffirmation of the covenant between God and Israel.