Nehemiah 3 outlines the incredible task of rebuilding the walls.  Think about the organization itself!  (Not something I’d like to volunteer for…)

It’s interesting to read through and underline the occupations and of the laborers.  All classes worked together, and they were able to use their skills wherever they were placed.  Notice Malkijah, v.11-- a restored wrongdoer (Ezra 10:31) working near Shallum, a ruler, and his daughters.  And don’t you wonder what zealous Baruch was like (v.20)?  (I love these descriptions in Scripture).  Maybe he sang or told jokes, and kept everyone encouraged; maybe he was a real perfectionist.  I guess you had to have been there.