Nehemiah

Nehemiah was a Jewish leader and key figure in the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Book of Nehemiah. He is known for his role in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls after the Babylonian exile. Nehemiah served as a cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes and was granted permission to return to Jerusalem, where he organized the reconstruction efforts and addressed social injustices among the Jewish people. His leadership and reforms helped restore the community's identity and faith, making him a significant figure in Jewish history and religious tradition.