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Question
What was the distance that Nehemiah had to travel from Persia to the city of Jerusalem for the purpose of rebuilding the wall?
Answer
The distance equals the present day distance from Iran to Jerusalem. For exact information refer to the Da'at Mikra explanation for Nechemia in the appendices.
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