History · Old Testament
Nehemiah
Nehemiah has 13 chapters and 406 verses. Its verses carry 3,046 cross-references to other passages (815 with at least 4 reader votes), and it links with 63 of the other 65 books, most strongly with Psalms, Deuteronomy and Ezra.
When was Nehemiah written, and by whom?
Traditionally written by Nehemiah, 430–400 BC; many scholars date it 400–300 BC.
Its events are set in 457–445 BC, by the dates on the timeline.
Traditional authorship dates as conservative introductions give them; critical dates where most critical scholars differ. Sources and both reckonings: the timeline.
Nehemiah on the timeline
- Nehemiah rebuilds the wall 445 BC
Chapters
Brighter = more strong links (at least 4 votes, either direction).
Most connected verses in Nehemiah
- Nehemiah 9:17 45 strong links
- Nehemiah 8:10 39 strong links
- Nehemiah 9:6 39 strong links
- Nehemiah 4:14 35 strong links
- Nehemiah 9:26 33 strong links
- Nehemiah 1:11 32 strong links
- Nehemiah 9:30 28 strong links
- Nehemiah 9:29 27 strong links
Which books does Nehemiah connect to most?
- Psalms 164
- Deuteronomy 97
- Ezra 80
- Exodus 76
- Isaiah 68
- Jeremiah 63
- 2 Chronicles 50
- Genesis 49
- Daniel 42
- Numbers 37
- Proverbs 37
- Leviticus 34
Counts are links with at least 4 votes between the two books, either direction.