Nehemiah Hears About the Broken Wall
Nehemiah worked for a king far from home.
One day, he heard bad news.
The wall of Jerusalem was broken. The gates were gone.
He felt sad and scared. So he prayed to God.
Then he asked the king if he could go and help.
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Praying Comes First
Before Nehemiah did anything, he prayed.
He asked God to help him and give him strength.
The king said yes! He gave Nehemiah wood and helpers.
Nehemiah began his long journey home.
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Building Together
When Nehemiah got to Jerusalem, he looked at the wall.
It was full of cracks, and some parts were missing.
But Nehemiah didn’t give up.
He told the people, “Let’s build together!”
Moms, dads, kids, and workers all helped.
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Trouble Comes
Some men didn’t like the wall being rebuilt.
They tried to stop Nehemiah. They made fun of him.
But Nehemiah kept working.
He told the people, “Don’t be afraid. God is with us.”
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The Wall is Done!
The people worked with all their hearts.
In just 52 days, the wall was finished!
Nehemiah didn’t let fear stop him.
He prayed, worked, and trusted God.
Would you be brave like Nehemiah?
Moral of the Story
With prayer and teamwork, great things can happen.
Nehemiah trusted God and worked hard. He didn’t give up, even when others tried to stop him.
Bible Verse for Kids
Nehemiah 2:20 – “God will help us succeed.”
This is what Nehemiah said when people laughed at his work.
More Stories: Bible Gateway – Nehemiah 1–6 – full Bible story
FAQs
Nehemiah was a helper of the king and later led God’s people.
He rebuilt the broken wall around Jerusalem.
It kept the city safe from enemies.
The people of Jerusalem helped, working together.
He prayed to God and didn’t give up.
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