Day 1 · Securing the City
Nehemiah 7:1–3
1When the wall had been rebuilt and I had set the doors in place, the gatekeepers, singers, and Levites were appointed. 2Then I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem, along with Hananiah the commander of the fortress, because he was a faithful man who feared God more than most. 3And I told them, “Do not open the gates of Jerusalem until the sun is hot. While the guards are on duty, keep the doors shut and securely fastened. And appoint the residents of Jerusalem as guards, some at their posts and some at their own homes.”
Berean Standard Bible
Observe
Why did Nehemiah choose Hananiah to lead Jerusalem, according to verse 2?
Apply
What is one commitment or relationship God has given you that you need to protect and guard faithfully this week?
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