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Nehemiah 3

Nehemiah 3:10

The Builders of the Walls · Nehemiah 3:1–32
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Translations

Modern
…next to him, Jedaiah son of Harumaph made repairs across from his house; and next to him, Hattush son of Hashabneiah made repairs.
Traditional
And next unto them repaired Jedaiah the son of Harumaph, even over against his house. And next unto him repaired Hattush the son of Hashabniah.
Literal
And next to their hand Jedaiah son of Harumaph strengthened it, and in front of his house. And next to his hand Hattush son of Hashabniah strengthened it.
Latin
Et juxta eum ædificavit Jedaia filius Haromaph contra domum suam: et juxta eum ædificavit Hattus filius Haseboniæ.

Original

Hebrew
English
…next to him, Jedaiah son of Harumaph made repairs across from his house; and next to him, Hattush son of Hashabneiah made repairs.

Notes

Nehemiah 3:9–13

Nehemiah wisely assigned people to work near their homes. This motivated them to do good work and saved them travel time.

Nehemiah 3:1–32

This summary describes the people who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls. It moves in a circle around the city, starting at the northeast corner, then going west, south, east, and north.

Theme notes and profiles

Nehemiah Jerusalem Rebuilding of Jerusalem

People

Harumaph: Father of Jedaiah, a repairer of Jerusalem's wall Hashabneiah: A repairer of Jerusalem's wall Hattush: Son of Hashabneiah, a repairer of Jerusalem's wall Jedaiah: Repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall

Glossary

Benjamin, Gate of Berechiah Book of Ezra Book of Nehemiah Eliashib Goldsmith Hakkoz Harumaph Hashabneiah, Hashabniah Hattush Jedaiah Koz Meremoth Meshullam Postexilic Period Sheep Gate Uriah

Topics

Harumaph: Father of Jedaiah Hashabniah: Father of Hattush Hattush: A Descendant of David Jedaiah: A Returned Exile