Nehemiah 3:14

Translations

Modern

The Dung Gate was repaired by Malchijah son of Rechab, ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem. He rebuilt it and installed its doors, bolts, and bars.

Traditional

But the dung gate repaired Malchiah the son of Rechab, the ruler of part of Beth–haccerem; he built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.

Literal

And the Gate of the Dunghill was strengthened by Malchijah son of Rechab, leader of the district of Beth-haccherem. He built it and set up its doors and its bolts and bars.

Latin

Et portam sterquilinii ædificavit Melchias filius Rechab, princeps vici Bethacharam: ipse ædificavit eam, et statuit valvas ejus, et seras, et vectes.

Original

Hebrew

English

The Dung Gate was repaired by Malchijah son of Rechab, ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem. He rebuilt it and installed its doors, bolts, and bars.

Notes

Nehemiah 3:14

The Beth-haccherem district could have been about 3.2 kilometers (two miles) south of Jerusalem, at what is now Ramat Rachel, or eight kilometers (five miles) west, at what is now Ain Karem.

Nehemiah 3:14–15

These verses focus on rebuilding the southern tip of the city where the Hinnom Valley and Kidron Valley meet.

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

Related verses

Jeremiah 6:1
“Run for cover, O sons of Benjamin; flee from Jerusalem! Sound the ram’s horn in Tekoa; send up a signal over Beth-haccherem, for disaster looms from the north, even great destruction.
Nehemiah 2:13
So I went out at night through the Valley Gate toward the Well of the Serpent and the Dung Gate, and I inspected the walls of Jerusalem that had been broken down and the gates that had been destroyed by fire.
Nehemiah 3:12–13
And next to them, Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs, with the help of his daughters.
Nehemiah 3:9
Next to them, Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs;
Nehemiah 3:15–18
The Fountain Gate was repaired by Shallun son of Col-hozeh, ruler of the district of Mizpah. He rebuilt it, roofed it, and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. He also repaired the wall of the Pool of Shelah near the king’s garden, as far as the stairs that descend from the City of David.
Nehemiah 12:31
Then I brought the leaders of Judah up on the wall, and I appointed two great thanksgiving choirs. One was to proceed along the top of the wall to the right, toward the Dung Gate.

People

Malchijah: Son of Rechab, repaired the Dung Gate in Jerusalem Rechab: Father of Malchijah, who repaired the Dung Gate

Places

Beth-haccherem: Town in Judah, possibly fortified, mentioned by Jeremiah Dung Gate: A gate in Jerusalem's wall, possibly used for waste removal

Glossary

Benjamin, Gate of Berechiah Beth-Hakkerem Book of Ezra Book of Nehemiah Dung Gate Eliashib Goldsmith Hakkoz Koz Malchiah Malchijah Meremoth Meshullam Postexilic Period Sheep Gate Uriah

Topics

Beth-Haccerem: A Mountain in the Territory of the Tribe of Judah Gates of Jerusalem: Dung Gate Gihon: Hezekiah Brings the Waters of the Upper Pool by an Aqueduct Into the City of Jerusalem Lock: General Scriptures Concerning Malchiah: A Son of Rechab Who Repaired the Dung Gate of Jerusalem Rechab: Father of Malchiah

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