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What was the relationship between Ezra and Nehemiah?

The Book of Nehemiah names Nehemiah and Ezra together on the day the Law was read. Nehemiah 8:9; Nehemiah 12:26

What the Bible says

Nehemiah 8:10

And he said to them: Go, eat fat meats, and drink sweet wine, and send portions to them that have not prepared for themselves: because it is the holy day of the Lord, and be not sad: for the joy of the Lord is our strength.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

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At the feast of the wall, Ezra led one choir, and Nehemiah walked behind the other. Nehemiah 12:36, 38

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