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Describe the social background of Prophet Nehemiah?

Describe the social background of Prophet Nehemiah?

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Eric
The Jews in foreign lands retained their Jewish way of life. The land of Israel was partly occupied
by foreigners. The foreign cultures of neighboring rulers influenced Israelites who returned. They
for example, intermarried with foreigners, a custom that God did not allow. Israelites were not to
intermarry with other people according to the Mosaic Law. In spite of this however, Jews
maintained their separated identity. Some of the foreigners despised Jews. The wealthy Jews
oppressed the poor Jews. In Jerusalem there was starvation. Nehemiah condemned oppression of
the poor.
ericmunguti answered the question on September 28, 2018 at 05:50

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