Julie
The wall has been finished so Nehemiah puts gatekeepers and guards in place. He finds the genealogy and sees the lists of returned exiles, the rest of the reading actually lists all of them.
They are asking God to forgive them for the lack of faithfulness. Asking him to grant them salvation because of his promises and steadfast love. I liked the last part, "Steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteousness and peace kiss each other. Faithfulness springs up from the ground, and righteousness looks down from the sky. Yes, the Lord will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase. Righteousness will go before him and make his footsteps a way."
Michelle
It's interesting that we have been keeping genealogical records for such a long period. But I see why at the time of the bible it was so important. It says that those that did not have records proving they were descendants of Israel were excluded from certain things. That would be hard to accept.
What stands out is that they are asking God to restore them again and to listen to what God says, not turning to folly. The lines you shared are very moving and a reminder of God's steadfast love.
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