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Nehemiah 3

Nehemiah 3:29

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

Modern
Next to them, Zadok son of Immer made repairs opposite his house, and next to him, Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, the guard of the East Gate, made repairs.
Traditional
After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his house. After him repaired also Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the east gate.
Literal
After them Zadok son of Immer strengthened it in front of his house. And after him Shemaiah son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the East Gate, strengthened it.
Latin
Post eos ædificavit Sadoc filius Emmer contra domum suam. Et post eum ædificavit Semaia filius Secheniæ, custos portæ orientalis.

Original

Hebrew
English
Next to them, Zadok son of Immer made repairs opposite his house, and next to him, Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, the guard of the East Gate, made repairs.

Notes

Nehemiah 3:28–32
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

Immer: Man who repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall Shecaniah: Israelite who confessed marrying a foreign wife Shemaiah: Levite who helped rebuild Jerusalem's wall Zadok: Repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall

Places

East Gate: A gate in Jerusalem's wall, near the house of Shemaiah

Glossary

Benjamin, Gate of Berechiah Book of Nehemiah East Gate Goldsmith Immer (Person) Meshullam Postexilic Period Shecaniah, Shechaniah Sheep Gate Shemaiah Slave, Slavery Zadok

Topics

Immer: Father of Zadok Jerusalem: East Gate Shechaniah: Father of Shemaiah Shemaiah: Keeper of the East Gate of Jerusalem in the Time of Nehemiah Zadok: A Priest