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Nehemiah 3

Nehemiah 3:21

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

Modern
Next to him, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, repaired another section, from the doorway of the house of Eliashib to the end of the house.
Traditional
After him repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah the son of Koz another piece, from the door of the house of Eliashib even to the end of the house of Eliashib.
Literal
After him Meremoth son of Urijah son of Koz strengthened a second section, from the door of the house of Eliashib to the end of the house of Eliashib.
Latin
Post eum ædificavit Merimuth filius Uriæ filii Haccus, mensuram secundam, a porta domus Eliasib, donec extenderetur domus Eliasib.

Original

Hebrew
English
Next to him, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, repaired another section, from the doorway of the house of Eliashib to the end of the house.

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

Eliashib: High priest during Nehemiah's time, involved in rebuilding Jerusalem's wall Hakkoz: A priest who helped repair the wall of Jerusalem Meremoth: A priest who returned from the Babylonian exile Uriah: Postexilic priest involved in rebuilding the wall

Glossary

Benjamin, Gate of Berechiah Book of Nehemiah Goldsmith Hakkoz Henadad Koz Meremoth Meshullam Postexilic Period Sheep Gate Uriah

Topics

Hakkoz: Called Koz In Koz: Repaired Walls of Jerusalem Meremoth: A Priest Who Was Appointed to Weigh and Register Gold and Silver Vessels Brought to Jerusalem Uriah: A Priest: Called Urijah, (R. V. Uriah)