Nehemiah 3:16

Translations

Modern

Beyond him, Nehemiah son of Azbuk, ruler of a half-district of Beth-zur, made repairs up to a point opposite the tombs of David, as far as the artificial pool and the House of the Mighty.

Traditional

After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Beth–zur, unto the place over against the sepulchres of David, and to the pool that was made, and unto the house of the mighty.

Literal

After him Nehemiah son of Azbuk, leader of half of the district of Beth-zur, strengthened it, as far as in front of the tombs of David, and to the fashioned pool, as far as the House of the Mighty.

Latin

Post eum ædificavit Nehemias filius Azboc, princeps dimidiæ partis vici Bethsur, usque contra sepulchrum David, et usque ad piscinam quæ grandi opere constructa est, et usque ad domum fortium.

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English

Beyond him, Nehemiah son of Azbuk, ruler of a half-district of Beth-zur, made repairs up to a point opposite the tombs of David, as far as the artificial pool and the House of the Mighty.

Notes

Nehemiah 3:16

The district of Beth-zur was just north of Hebron.
The tombs of David’s family might refer to where King David was buried (1 Kings 2:10; 11:43; 2 Chronicles 21:20; Acts 2:29). The House of the Mighty might have been a tomb for David’s mighty men (2 Samuel 23:8–39).

Nehemiah 3:16–32

These verses describe how they built the new eastern wall.

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

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Nehemiah 3:9
Next to them, Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs;
2 Kings 20:20
As for the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, along with all his might and how he constructed the pool and the tunnel to bring water into the city, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
Acts 2:29
Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.
Nehemiah 3:12
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 3:14
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.
Isaiah 7:3
Then the LORD said to Isaiah, “Go out with your son Shear-jashub to meet Ahaz at the end of the aqueduct that feeds the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field,
Joshua 15:58
Halhul, Beth-zur, Gedor,
Isaiah 22:11
You built a reservoir between the walls for the waters of the ancient pool, but you did not look to the One who made it, or consider Him who planned it long ago.
2 Chronicles 16:14
And he was buried in the tomb that he had cut out for himself in the City of David. They laid him on a bier that was full of spices and various blended perfumes; then they made a great fire in his honor.
2 Chronicles 12:10–11
Then King Rehoboam made bronze shields in their place and committed them to the care of the captains of the guard on duty at the entrance to the royal palace.
Song of Solomon 3:7
Behold, it is Solomon’s carriage, escorted by sixty of the mightiest men of Israel.
1 Chronicles 2:45
The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Beth-zur.

People

Azbuk: Father of Nehemiah, who repaired part of Jerusalem's wall David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Nehemiah: Son of Azbuk, repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall

Places

Beth-zur: Town in Judah, fortified by Rehoboam, repaired by Nehemiah

Glossary

Azbuk Benjamin, Gate of Berechiah Beth-Zur Book of Ezra Book of Nehemiah City of David David, City of Eliashib Goldsmith Hakkoz Koz Meremoth Meshullam Nehemiah (Person) Postexilic Period Sheep Gate Uriah

Topics

Azbuk: Father of Nehemiah Beth-Zur: A Town in Judah Gihon: Hezekiah Brings the Waters of the Upper Pool by an Aqueduct Into the City of Jerusalem Government: Executive officers of Tribes and Cities Government: Municipal: Devolving Upon a Local Senate and Executive officers Hezekiah: King of Judah: Conducts the Gihon Brook Into Jerusalem Nehemiah: Two Jews Who Returned to Jerusalem from Exile Persia: Municipal Governments In, Provided with Dual Governors

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