How many years were there from the decree to Nehemiah to rebuild Jerusalem until the triumphal entry?
From the decree to Nehemiah to rebuild Jerusalem, recorded in Nehemiah 2, until the triumphal entry, also called Palm Sunday, there were exactly 483 years, matching the prophecy. Scripture's timeline is exact, never early or late. God's timing is always right on.
Les explains that God's timing is precise, never a day late or early. He gives examples: Abraham at the right time, the 430 years to the Passover in Egypt, the 40 years to the Promised Land, and the Passover timing from Egypt to Joshua crossing the Jordan. He also notes that Sir Robert Anderson realized that from the decree to Nehemiah to rebuild Jerusalem, as recorded in Nehemiah 2, until the triumphal entry or Palm Sunday, was exactly 483 years as prophesied.
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What did the decree in Nehemiah's time authorize the Jews to rebuild?
The decree in Nehemiah chapter 2 allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the city wall and gates, not the temple, because the temple had already been rebuilt by Ezra and those with him.