Who informed Nehemiah that the walls of Jerusalem has broken down and its gates were...
Who informed Nehemiah that the walls of Jerusalem has broken down and its gates were burnt with fire?
- A) Samballat
- B) Tobish
- C) Geshem
- D) Hanani
Correct Answer: D) Hanani
Explanation
The question is about Nehemiah, who was a cupbearer to the king of Persia. He was informed that the walls of Jerusalem were destroyed and the gates were burnt with fire. The question is asking who informed him about this.
The options are: Samballat, Tobish, Geshem, and Hanani. The correct answer is Hanani.
It is important to note that Nehemiah was a Jewish man who was concerned about the state of his homeland, Jerusalem. He prayed to God for help, and God granted him favor with the king of Persia, who allowed Nehemiah to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the walls.
Hanani was one of Nehemiah's brothers who came to visit him in Susa. When Nehemiah asked him about the state of Jerusalem, Hanani told him about the destruction of the walls and the burning of the gates. This information motivated Nehemiah to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the walls.
In conclusion, the correct answer to the question is option D, Hanani, who informed Nehemiah about the state of the walls of Jerusalem.