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Similarities between our current time and the time of Nehemiah in the Bible
Posted on 2/2/25 at 12:00 pm
Posted on 2/2/25 at 12:00 pm
Just doing some reading today and discovered a similarity with the book of Nehemiah and our current political climate. Not sure how many people this will interest, but why not?
Nehemiah was tasked with building a wall around Jerusalem when the Jews were allowed to return to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity.
Nehemiah was given special permission by the Persian king to rebuild Jerusalem.
He faced immense pressure from the surrounding kingdoms not to rebuild the wall, for the leaders didn’t want a revitalized Jerusalem to exist since it would threaten their power they gained in the decades the Jews were deported from the Promised Land.
The leaders made up rumors about him, threatened him, and even tried to ambush him, but he remained steadfast in his work to rebuild the wall.
It seems similar to the things we see with the change Trump is implementing. The political class that has exploited this country for years are resisting the will of the people to better our country. They don’t want the US to prosper and are willing to fight as much as possible to prevent the changes from taking place.
In the end, the wall was rebuilt and Jerusalem prospered, bringing in the times of Christ.
Will we see a similar time of prosperity?
Nehemiah was tasked with building a wall around Jerusalem when the Jews were allowed to return to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity.
Nehemiah was given special permission by the Persian king to rebuild Jerusalem.
He faced immense pressure from the surrounding kingdoms not to rebuild the wall, for the leaders didn’t want a revitalized Jerusalem to exist since it would threaten their power they gained in the decades the Jews were deported from the Promised Land.
The leaders made up rumors about him, threatened him, and even tried to ambush him, but he remained steadfast in his work to rebuild the wall.
It seems similar to the things we see with the change Trump is implementing. The political class that has exploited this country for years are resisting the will of the people to better our country. They don’t want the US to prosper and are willing to fight as much as possible to prevent the changes from taking place.
In the end, the wall was rebuilt and Jerusalem prospered, bringing in the times of Christ.
Will we see a similar time of prosperity?
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Posted on 2/2/25 at 12:02 pm to Deuces
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This post was edited on 2/2/25 at 12:03 pm
Posted on 2/2/25 at 12:03 pm to Deuces
That’s pretty good. Drawing Biblical parallels to modern times is difficult. I need to go back and read Nehemiah, I haven’t in years.
Posted on 2/2/25 at 12:07 pm to Deuces
Nah.
That was then.
This is now.
Not related. Though it's a nice fantasy
That was then.
This is now.
Not related. Though it's a nice fantasy
Posted on 2/2/25 at 12:07 pm to Deuces
Posted on 2/2/25 at 12:08 pm to theballguy
You could’ve just put that in your first post lol.
Posted on 2/2/25 at 12:12 pm to High C
I do consider the Holy Bible to be an outstanding history book as well. It offers mankind a glimpse of what happens when mankind acts in particular ways.
Now imagine Eve had been a Steve. We wouldn't be here.
Now imagine Eve had been a Steve. We wouldn't be here.
Posted on 2/2/25 at 12:13 pm to Deuces
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You could’ve just put that in your first post lol.
I tried but it got fouled up.
Posted on 2/2/25 at 12:14 pm to Timeoday
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I do consider the Holy Bible to be an outstanding history book as well.
For it being partially historically accurate, I agree.
Posted on 2/2/25 at 12:15 pm to theballguy
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Nah.
That was then.
This is now.
Not related. Though it's a nice fantasy
In other words, history is irrelevant. No need to look at anything that happened in the past because that was then, and this is now.
I suspect that your real reason for having that position is because this came from the Bible.
Posted on 2/2/25 at 12:15 pm to Deuces
Going through Ezra currently s as me then Nehemiah…. Ezra 4 touches on the wall around Jerusalem and its opposition.
Posted on 2/2/25 at 12:17 pm to Timeoday
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Now imagine Eve had been a Steve. We wouldn't be here.
Good thing the correct rib was used.
Posted on 2/2/25 at 12:19 pm to Deuces
Nehemiah is one my favorite books. I read it when I need a reminder that getting things done is not just about big ideas. Sometimes, it’s all about making the donuts.
The last line in Chapter 1 gets me every time: “I was cupbeaerer to the king.”
This was a man that had an important, trusted, and prestigious job as a right hand man to a king.
He asked permission to walk away from it and go build a wall far away, under constant threat from the local PTB.
He wrote down everything they did, down to who did what.
It’s got tremendous lessons for leadership in a very practical sense.
The last line in Chapter 1 gets me every time: “I was cupbeaerer to the king.”
This was a man that had an important, trusted, and prestigious job as a right hand man to a king.
He asked permission to walk away from it and go build a wall far away, under constant threat from the local PTB.
He wrote down everything they did, down to who did what.
It’s got tremendous lessons for leadership in a very practical sense.
This post was edited on 2/2/25 at 12:21 pm
Posted on 2/2/25 at 12:22 pm to Deuces
Is this story before or after god commands his followers to commit genocide and rape?
This post was edited on 2/2/25 at 12:23 pm
Posted on 2/2/25 at 12:24 pm to theballguy
You keep believing that.
Posted on 2/2/25 at 12:26 pm to theballguy
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theballguy
certified edgelord
Posted on 2/2/25 at 12:27 pm to Boodis Man
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Is this story before or after god commands his followers to commit genocide and rape?
Posted on 2/2/25 at 12:29 pm to Deuces
Lol. Fictional fairy tales.
Posted on 2/2/25 at 12:32 pm to theballguy
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For it being partially historically accurate, I agree.
Posted on 2/2/25 at 12:36 pm to theballguy
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Not related. Though it's a nice fantasy
Sorry you're missing out, there is great wisdom even in fairy tales, if you care to find it.
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