Nehemiah 7 · Grade 3
Faithful Gatekeepers
Read the Story
When the wall was built and the doors were set up, Nehemiah chose gatekeepers, singers, and Levites. He put his brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem. He also chose Hananiah. Hananiah was a faithful man who feared God more than many.
Nehemiah told them not to open the gates until the sun was hot. He had the people of the city keep watch, each one near his own house.
The city was wide and large, but the people were few. Not many houses were built. God put it into Nehemiah's heart to gather the people. He found the book of names of those who came back first. It counted more than forty-two thousand people. Many gave gold and silver for the work.
Memory Verse
“Now the city was wide and large; but the people were few therein, and the houses were not built.”
Nehemiah 7:4 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
Who did Nehemiah choose to help at the gates?
What was special about Hananiah?
When could the gates be opened?
What problem did the city have?
What did Nehemiah find?
Guarding Jerusalem
Write what happened in each box.
Word Search
Find each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.
- FAITHFUL
- WATCHES
- HOUSES
- GATES
- DOORS
- LARGE
- CITY
- SUN
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for faithful helpers. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How can you use music to praise God?
- Who can you trust to help you lead?
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