nehemiah

/ˌnɛhɪˈmɪə/ (NEH-ih-MEE-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

a Hebrew priest who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile

“The Book of Nehemiah, which is part of the Bible, chronicles the life of Nehemiah and his efforts to rebuild Jerusalem.”

Synonyms

  • biblical figure
  • hebrew leader

Antonyms

  • biblical antagonist
  • non-hebrew leader