1. Son of Hachaliah Ne 1:1
- The cupbearer of Artaxerxes, a very trusted position Ne 1:11; 2:1
- Is grieved over the desolation of his country Ne 1
- Is sent by the king to rebuild Jerusalem Ne 2:1-8
- Register of the people whom he led from Babylon Ne 7
- Register of the priests and Levites Ne 12:1-22
- Rebuilds Jerusalem Ne 2; 3; 4; 5; 6
- His administration as ruler of the people Ne 5; 6; 8; 9; 10; 11; 13
2. Two Jews who returned to Jerusalem from exile Ezr 2:2; Ne 3:16; 7:7