Facts About Ezra and Nehemiah
—A simple list

Ezra and Nehemiah

Ezra

• A scribe and priest.
• His memoirs are in the Bible book bearing his name.
• Contemporary of Nehemiah.
• Led the second wave of exiles back to Jerusalem.
• Brought about religious revival and restoration.

Nehemiah

• Cup-bearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes.
• A "govenor" or man of authority and title.
• Also a man of great integrity and humility.
• His memoirs are in the Bible book bearing his name.
• Not mentioned in the Bible outside his own book.
• Son of Hacaliah (as distinct from two other Nehemiahs).
• Contemporary of the prophet Malachi.
• Contemporary of Ezra the priest and scribe.
• Led the third wave of exiles back to Jerusalem.
• Completed the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and gates.