The book of Nehemiah highlights the priorities God's people should pursue and the principles needed to fulfill their mission. This commentary is an easy to understand exposition of this often overlooked Old Testament narrative that emphasizes the relevance of Nehemiah's message for believers today.

Pursuing the glory of God The book of Nehemiah highlights the priorities God's people should pursue and the principles needed to fulfill their mission. Bridging the gap between devotional and technical commentaries, Nehemiah: A Pastoral and Exegetical Commentary is an easy to understand exposition of this often overlooked Old Testament narrative. With a mixture of historical data and practical applications, T. J. Betts emphasizes the relevance of Nehemiah's message for believers today.