By the time that Nehemiah arrived in Jerusalem a second time, about a hundred years had passed since a faithful remnant had returned from Babylon to restore true worship.
Tajā laikā, kad Nehemija otro reizi ieradās Jeruzālemē, bija pagājuši kādi simt gadi, kopš Dievam uzticīgais atlikums bija atgriezies no Babilonas, lai atjaunotu patieso pielūgsmi.