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.

Joe: That’s wild! So what kind of positions is Nehemiah appointing?

Bible Expert: He appoints magistrates, gatekeepers, singers and Levites to guard the temple and help with the worship.

Joe: Whoa, that sounds like a lot of responsibility! What’s the result?

Bible Expert: Well, the result is that the people are now living in harmony and following the laws of God. They’re also taking part in religious ceremonies, which was an important part of their culture.

Joe: That’s amazing! So this is the result of Nehemiah’s leadership?

Bible Expert: Absolutely. Nehemiah was able to bring the people together and ensure that they were all following the same laws and taking part in the same religious ceremonies. This was a huge accomplishment and it wouldn’t have been possible without his leadership.

Joe: That’s incredible! I’m glad Nehemiah was around to lead the people. Alright Jamie, hit the Google machine and see what else we can learn about Nehemiah 7!