Jews. Nehemiah, Hanani, and friends. Occurs eight times in Ezra, viz. Ezra 4:12; Ezra 4:23; Ezra 5:1; Ezra 5:5; Ezra 6:7; Ezra 6:7; Ezra 6:8; Ezra 6:14. The name by which they were known to Gentiles, because the majority belonged to Judah.
set up the walls. Quite true; for Nehemiah's work had long preceded this. And note that, when Nehemiah's work was done (Ezra 7:4) and the houses built, the house of God was still lying waste (Haggai 1:1-4). The Temple not mentioned here.