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title: "When Was the Book of Nehemiah Written?"
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date: "2025-02-19"
updated: "2026-09-15"
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# When Was the Book of Nehemiah Written?

> Nehemiah's narrative spans approximately 15-20 years, from Jerusalem's restoration in 445 BC through his two terms as governor, concluding around 425 BC.

**Type:** Questions  
**Published:** February 19, 2025  
**Authors:** [Bryan O'Neal](https://www.bibletolife.com/resources/authors/bryan-oneal)  
**Topics:** [Bible Explanation](https://www.bibletolife.com/resources/topics/bible-explanation)  
**Perspective:** Learn

The events recounted in Nehemiah range from the report of the disrepair of Jerusalem coming to Nehemiah in 445 BC, through his first term as governor of Judea (a period of approximately twelve years), followed by a period of undetermined length during which Nehemiah was presumably back in Persia, and a brief account (chap. 13) of several corrective actions Nehemiah takes in an apparent second term as governor. All told, the events of the book span approximately 15-20 years, bringing its events to a close about 425 BC and the book in its final form before the end of the fifth century BC.

## For Further Reading

[The Moody Bible Commentary](https://www.bibletolife.com/resources/books/the-moody-bible-commentary)

by Michael A. Rydelnik and Michael Vanlaningham