THE ARGUMENT
OF THE BOOK OF
NEHEMIAS.

THIS Book beareth Title both of the author Nehemias, who writ it, and of the second Book of Esdras, who in the former writ the history of the Israelites after their relaxation from captivity, to the building again of the Temple, with other things done the same time. Whereunto Nehemias joineth things succeeding, especially the new erection of walls and towers about the city of Jerusalem. [S. Jero. Epist. ad Paulin.] And it may be divided into three parts. In the two first chapters, he showeth his compassion of his country’s misery: and his coming to assist them. In the ten following, he reciteth the good effects in repairing, and strengthening the city with walls and people. In the last chapter, the correction of errors and evil manners, which he found amongst them.