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'Let us rise up and build!'

After Nehemiah reveals his plan and royal permission, the people respond: 'Let us rise and build!' and set their hands to the good work.

Enthusiasm is contagious.

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At least, that's how Nehemiah remembers it. His memoir claims a modest building project around 440 BCE sparked Judah's rebirth.

Bible reference: Nehemiah 2:18

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 188

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