Yet, despite his prominent position, personal wealth, and considerable authority, Nehemiah never relied on his own experience or abilities.
فَعِنْدَمَا سَمِعَ أَنَّ ٱلشَّعْبَ فِي أُورُشَلِيمَ يُوَاجِهُ مَشَاكِلَ كَثِيرَةً ،‏ صَلَّى إِلَى يَهْوَهَ وَطَلَبَ مِنْهُ ٱلْمُسَاعَدَةَ .‏