Translations
Modern
And next to him, the priests from the surrounding area made repairs.
Traditional
And after him repaired the priests, the men of the plain.
Literal
And after him the priests, the men of the circuit, strengthened it.
Latin
Et post eum ædificaverunt sacerdotes, viri de campestribus Jordanis.
Original
Hebrew
English
And next to him, the priests from the surrounding area made repairs.
Notes
These verses describe how they built the new eastern wall.
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
Glossary
Benjamin, Gate of Berechiah Book of Nehemiah Goldsmith Henadad Meshullam Postexilic Period Sheep Gate