1. Now it came to pass, when the wall was built, and I had set up the doors, and the porters and the singers and the Levites were appointed, / 2. That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he {was} a faithful man, and feared God above many. →

So, let's take a look at Nehemiah 7. Well, it's all about the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and the people are really getting into the spirit of it. So, the city walls are up and the gates are ready to go. But, apparently, the people had forgotten one key component: security! So, Nehemiah appoints a guard of officials to stand watch over the city, and to make sure that no one gets in who shouldn't. →

Joe: Alright, so what’s going on in chapter 7 of the Bible? Bible Expert: Well, in chapter 7 of the Bible, Nehemiah is organizing the people of Israel and appointing important positions. He also makes sure that they all have the same laws, so they can all live in harmony. →

Alex Trebek: Alright, so tell me a bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I'm a big fan of the Bible and I think it's important to understand its stories and lessons. So, I'd like to share with you a summary of Nehemiah 7. →

"Listen up, soldiers! Chapter 7 of Nehemiah is all about the people of Israel who returned to Jerusalem, and their leaders. First, the leaders give a list of the people who returned to Jerusalem, and then Nehemiah tells them to keep the gates of the city shut at all times. →

Batman: Robin, the people of Israel have been rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, and they’ve been successful! Robin: Holy success, Batman! What’s the situation now? Batman: The wall is finished and the gates have been set up, and Nehemiah has appointed people to guard them. →

Well, folks, here's the deal. See, Jack, I'm not joking - Nehemiah 7 is one of the most important chapters in the Bible. Literally, it's about the rebuilding of Jerusalem. My father used to say - it's a "can do" story - and that's no malarkey. →

Nehemiah 7 is a story of amazing success! Many, many people are saying it's a huge success story. The walls of Jerusalem have been rebuilt, and the people of God have returned to the city. Nehemiah appointed leaders and officials to govern, and they were fair and just. →

Peter: Alright, so in Nehemiah 7, Nehemiah appoints a bunch of people to be in charge of Jerusalem. And it's like, what up, Nehemiah? You the man! Lois: Peter, that's not funny. Peter: Wait, it gets better. →