KJV ORIGINAL
So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So I arrived in Jerusalem and stayed there for three days.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Nehemiah is describing his arrival in Jerusalem, where he took three days before beginning his work.
📚 Historical Context
Nehemiah had just completed a dangerous 900-mile journey from Susa (the Persian capital) to Jerusalem around 445 BC. As cupbearer to King Artaxerxes, he had received permission and resources to rebuild Jerusalem's walls. The three-day period likely allowed him to rest from travel, assess the situation privately, and prepare for the enormous task ahead.
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