Joe: Alright so what can you tell us about Nehemiah 4?

Bible Expert: Sure, so in this chapter, the people of Jerusalem are rebuilding the city walls and they face opposition from the surrounding nations.

Joe: Oh wow, that sounds intense. What happens?

Bible Expert: Well, the people of Jerusalem become so discouraged that they stop working. Nehemiah then encourages them to keep going, so they pray and ask God for protection.

Joe: And does it work?

Bible Expert: Yes, it does. The people of Jerusalem are able to build the walls in spite of the opposition.

Joe: Wow, that's incredible. How does Nehemiah respond?

Bible Expert: He sets up guards and stations them around the city to guard against attack.

Joe: That's smart. Anything else happen in this chapter?

Bible Expert: Yes, Nehemiah also sets up a system of taxation so that they can raise funds to pay for the rebuilding.

Joe: Well that makes sense. Anything else?

Bible Expert: That's it for this chapter. The people of Jerusalem continue to rebuild the walls and Nehemiah sets up systems to protect them and to help with the finances.