Nehemiah 3:17

Translations

Modern

Next to him, the Levites made repairs under Rehum son of Bani, and next to him, Hashabiah, ruler of a half-district of Keilah, made repairs for his district.

Traditional

After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani. Next unto him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of the half part of Keilah, in his part.

Literal

After him the Levites strengthened it under Rehum son of Bani. Next to his hand Hashabiah, leader of half of the district of Keilah, strengthened it for his district.

Latin

Post eum ædificaverunt Levitæ, Rehum filius Benni: post eum ædificavit Hasebias princeps dimidiæ partis vici Ceilæ in vico suo.

Original

Hebrew

English

Next to him, the Levites made repairs under Rehum son of Bani, and next to him, Hashabiah, ruler of a half-district of Keilah, made repairs for his district.

Notes

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

Related verses

Joshua 15:44
Keilah, Achzib, and Mareshah—nine cities, along with their villages.
Nehemiah 3:16
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.
1 Samuel 23:1–13
Now it was reported to David, “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and looting the threshing floors.”
1 Chronicles 23:4
“Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges,

People

Bani: A Levite who helped repair the wall of Jerusalem Hashabiah: A Levite who repaired part of Jerusalem's wall Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites Rehum: A Levite who helped repair the wall of Jerusalem

Places

Keilah: A town in the Shephelah of Judah, rescued by David

Glossary

Bani Benjamin, Gate of Berechiah Book of Ezra Book of Nehemiah Eliashib Goldsmith Hakkoz Hashabiah Keilah (Place) Koz Meremoth Meshullam Postexilic Period Rehum Sheep Gate Uriah

Topics

Bani: A Levite of the Returned Exiles Cities: Government of, by Rulers Hashabiah: A Chief of the Levites Persia: Municipal Governments In, Provided with Dual Governors Rehum: A Levite Who Repaired Part of the Wall of Jerusalem Rulers of, Aid in Restoring the Wall of Jerusalem After the Captivity

Nehemiah 3:17

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