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Nehemiah
   Name Means "The Lord comforts."
   Home Known to live at one or two palaces in Shushan; later Jerusalem.
   Noted For Deep piety and prayer; leadership and organizational ability; compassion for his people; impeccable integrity.
   Occupation Cupbearer to the Persian king Antaxerxes I; oversaw the rebuilding of the wall at Jerusalem; twice served as governor of Jerusalem.
   Best Known For Returning from Persia to Jerusalem to lead an effort to rebuild the city wall, a project which he completed in 52 days despite heavy opposition; also instituted social and political reforms, including the repopulation of Jerusalem, a ban on marriage to pagans, and the elimination of charging interest on loans.

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