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Nehemiah 3

Nehemiah 3:19

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

Modern
And next to him, Ezer son of Jeshua, ruler of Mizpah, repaired another section opposite the ascent to the armory, near the angle in the wall.
Traditional
And next to him repaired Ezer the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, another piece over against the going up to the armoury at the turning of the wall.
Literal
And Ezer son of Jeshua, leader of Mizpah, strengthened it, next to his hand, a second measure, opposite the Ascent to the Armory at the angle.
Latin
…et ædificavit juxta eum Azer filius Josue, princeps Maspha, mensuram secundam, contra ascensum firmissimi anguli.

Original

Hebrew
English
And next to him, Ezer son of Jeshua, ruler of Mizpah, repaired another section opposite the ascent to the armory, near the angle in the wall.

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

People

Ezer: Ruler of Mizpah; repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall Jeshua: Son of Jozadak, who helped rebuild Jerusalem's wall

Places

Mizpah: A city in Benjamin; a place of gathering and judgment

Glossary

Benjamin, Gate of Berechiah Book of Ezra Book of Nehemiah Eliashib Ezer Goldsmith Hakkoz Henadad Jeshua (Person) Koz Meremoth Meshullam Postexilic Period Sheep Gate Uriah

Topics

Armory: A Place for the Storage of Armor Government: Executive officers of Tribes and Cities Government: Municipal: Devolving Upon a Local Senate and Executive officers Jeshua: Father of Ezer Mizpah: A City Allotted to the Tribe of Benjamin: Captivity Returned To