"All this he related, and then, having shown that he was sustained by the combined authority of the God of Israel and the Persian king, Nehemiah asked the people directly whether they would take advantage of this opportunity and arise and build the wall. PK 638.1"
"Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lieth waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach."
The EGW passage directly refers to Nehemiah asking the people to build the wall, which is a clear reference to Nehemiah 2:17.
"Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king’s words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work."
The EGW passage directly refers to Nehemiah's actions and motivations, aligning closely with the events described in Nehemiah 2:18. It's a clear retelling and interpretation of the biblical narrative.
"The appeal went straight to their hearts. The thought of how Heaven's favor had been manifested toward them put their fears to shame, and with new courage they said with one voice, “Let us rise up and build.” “So they strengthened their hands for this good work.” PK 638.2"
"Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king’s words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work."
The EGW passage directly quotes and paraphrases Nehemiah 2:18, making it a clear explicit allusion.
"Nehemiah's whole soul was in the enterprise he had undertaken. His hope, his energy, his enthusiasm, his determination, were contagious, inspiring others with the same high courage and lofty purpose. Each man became a Nehemiah in his turn and helped to make stronger the heart and hand of his neighbor. PK 638.3"
"That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another."
Both passages emphasize the importance of unity and mutual support within a community. Nehemiah's example inspires others to work together, mirroring the idea of members caring for one another in 1 Corinthians.
"When the enemies of Israel heard what the Jews were hoping to accomplish, they laughed them to scorn, saying, “What is this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?” But Nehemiah answered, “The God of heaven, He will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.” PK 638.4"
"Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem."
EGW directly quotes Nehemiah 2:20, making this a clear and undeniable explicit allusion.
"Among the first to catch Nehemiah's spirit of zeal and earnestness were the priests. Because of their influential position, these men could do much to advance or hinder the work; and their ready co-operation, at the very outset, contributed not a little to its success. The majority of the princes and rulers of Israel came up nobly to their duty, and these faithful men have honorable mention in the book of God. There were a few, the Tekoite nobles, who “put not their necks to the work of their Lord.” The memory of these slothful servants is branded with shame and has been handed down as a warning to all future generations. PK 638.5"
"And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord."
EGW directly references and quotes Nehemiah 3:5 regarding the Tekoite nobles, confirming the explicit allusion.