After the exile the Jews returned to Jerusalem and rebuilt the Temple, but the city remained in ruins. This is Nehemiah's account of his request to rebuild the city's walls and the quick accomplishment of the monumental task even as opposition mounts from the enemies of the Jews. After the walls are completed, Nehemiah gathers the people on the Feast of Trumpets and the Law of Moses is recited to them.
CHAPTERS 1–13
CHAPTER 8 (Verses 9–12)