Nehemiah had to resolve the problem of rich Jews taking advantage of poor Jews. Review this Old Testament example of how Christian Believers should relate to and treat others.
Nehemiah prayed for God's covenant promises to be fulfilled for Israel before going to help Jerusalem.
The people of Judah were dragged off into captivity, so how did they get back?
After centuries of deliberate sin, God delivered on His promise to cast Judah away.
King Josiah turned the nation back to God, but the Lord's wrath still burned over centuries of sin.
King Josiah brought about national repentance and "pulverized" the objects of wickedness before the Lord. After reading God's word and instructions in righteous living before Him.
King Josiah didn't do as his forefathers had done, he did it God's way.