Which Persian king granted Nehemiah permission to return to Jerusalem and rebuild its walls?
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Correct answer: Artaxerxes
King Artaxerxes allowed Nehemiah to travel to Jerusalem and provided letters granting safe passage and timber for rebuilding. This support made the reconstruction project possible.
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