Nehemiah's accomplishment

Rebuilding Jerusalem amid opposition (Nehemiah 3:1–7:3)

David A. Dorsey, The Literary Structure of the Old Testament

1. a
   walls begun: list of builders3:1–32
2. b
   verbal opposition: ridicule; Nehemiah's prayer and response4:1–6[3:33–38]
3. c
   plot to kill workers: prayer and solution4:7–23[4:1–17]
4. d
   CENTER: Nehemiah helps poor5:1–19
5. c′
   plot to kill Nehemiah: solution and prayer6:1–9
6. b′
   verbal opposition: intimidation; Nehemiah's response and prayer6:10–14
7. a′
   walls completed: doors put in place, guards stationed6:15–7:3