Sometimes you have to sit and think a while on what you've read. Eventually the Holy Spirit will reveal why God left this information for us. Lessons Learned: The Gates of Jerusalem

The last two chapters of Nehemiah cover the dedication of the wall.

Hezekiah, son of Ahaz, takes the throne at the age of 25 and reigns for 29 years. He was one of the best, possibly the best, kings of Judah. It is during Hezekiah's reign that the Israelites experience a major revival in their relationship with God.

Not only did David gather materials for building the Temple, he began preparing the Levites for the shift that they would experience regarding worship.

Israel finally comes together against a great evil...when it's their own people.

The final person discussed in Judges is Micah. He created an idol that took the descendants of Dan into idolatry all the way until they went into captivity.

These two chapters cover Levite cities as well as the cities of refuge (which were all Levite cities).

Numbers 8-10 contain instructions for important rituals such as cleansing the Levites and observing the Passover, as well as, instructions for orderly movement.

Numbers 3 and 4 describe the duties and census results for each Levite clan.

Chapters 1-6 of Leviticus detail the different types of offerings the Israelites can give to God. These offerings include the burnt, peace, meat, sin, and trespass offerings. Each of these serve a different purpose and required a different gift for God. Some where for voluntary praise and thanks, while others were required on specified occasions.