Neh 1:3 | MHM | STEP | v. 3 : Hanani gave Nehemiah a sad report. He said that the Jews in Jerusalem were in great affliction and reproach ; their enemies insulted and mistreated them . The city wall was still broken down and the gates were in ruins, making the people feel poor, unsafe, and ashamed. Even though the temple was rebuilt and some things had improved, the city was still vulnerable. This shows that in this world, God’s people often face struggles and need the help of others to make things better.

‏ Nehemiah 1:3

v. 3: Hanani gave Nehemiah a sad report. He said that the Jews in Jerusalem were in great affliction and reproach; their enemies insulted and mistreated them . The city wall was still broken down and the gates were in ruins, making the people feel poor, unsafe, and ashamed. Even though the temple was rebuilt and some things had improved, the city was still vulnerable. This shows that in this world, God’s people often face struggles and need the help of others to make things better.