Jacob continues reading from Isaiah: Isaiah speaks messianically—The Messiah will have the tongue of the learned—He will give His back to the smiters—He will not be confounded—Compare Isaiah 50. About 559–545 B.C. https://www.sacredtextdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2-nephi-7.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Sanballat engages in intrigue against Nehemiah and the building of the wall—The Jews finish the construction of the wall. https://www.sacredtextdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/nehemiah-6.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Jacob recounts Jewish history: The Babylonian captivity and return; the ministry and crucifixion of the Holy One of Israel; the help received from the Gentiles; and the Jews’ latter-day restoration when they believe in the Messiah. About 559–545 B.C. https://www.sacredtextdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2-nephi-6.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Many Jews are in bondage to their fellow Jews—At Nehemiah’s direction they are freed, their lands are restored, and the taking of usury is discontinued. https://www.sacredtextdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/nehemiah-5.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Nephites separate themselves from the Lamanites, keep the law of Moses, and build a temple—Because of their unbelief, the Lamanites are cut off from the presence of the Lord, are cursed, and become a scourge unto the Nephites. About 588–559 B.C. https://www.sacredtextdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2-nephi-5.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Jews’ enemies seek to prevent them from rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem—Nehemiah arms the laborers and keeps the work progressing. https://www.sacredtextdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/nehemiah-4.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Lehi counsels and blesses his posterity—He dies and is buried—Nephi glories in the goodness of God—Nephi puts his trust in the Lord forever. About 588–570 B.C. https://www.sacredtextdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2-nephi-4.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The names and order of those who help to build the walls and gates of Jerusalem are listed. https://www.sacredtextdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/nehemiah-3.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Joseph in Egypt saw the Nephites in vision—He prophesied of Joseph Smith, the latter-day seer; of Moses, who would deliver Israel; and of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. About 588–570 B.C. https://www.sacredtextdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2-nephi-3.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Artaxerxes sends Nehemiah to Jerusalem—Sanballat and others oppose Nehemiah in rebuilding the walls and gates of Jerusalem. https://www.sacredtextdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/nehemiah-2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS