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Nehemiah 3

Nehemiah 3:30

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

Modern
Next to him, Hananiah son of Shelemiah, as well as Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired another section. Next to them, Meshullam son of Berechiah made repairs opposite his own quarters.
Traditional
After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, another piece. After him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber.
Literal
After him Hananiah son of Shelemiah strengthened it, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, a second measure. After him Meshullam son of Berechiah strengthened it in front of his dwelling.
Latin
Post eum ædificavit Hanania filius Selemiæ, et Hanun filius Seleph sextus, mensuram secundam: post eum ædificavit Mosollam filius Barachiæ, contra gazophylacium suum. Post eum ædificavit Melchias filius aurificis usque ad domum Nathinæorum, et scruta vendentium contra portam judicialem, et usque ad cœnaculum anguli.

Original

Hebrew
English
Next to him, Hananiah son of Shelemiah, as well as Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired another section. Next to them, Meshullam son of Berechiah made repairs opposite his own quarters.

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

Berechiah: Israelite who helped repair Jerusalem's wall Hananiah: Shelemiah's son, helped repair Jerusalem's wall Hanun: Another repairer of Jerusalem's wall during Nehemiah's time Meshullam: Helped repair the wall of Jerusalem under Nehemiah Shelemiah: Levite who repaired part of Jerusalem's wall Zalaph: Father of Hanun, who repaired Jerusalem's wall

Glossary

Benjamin, Gate of Berechiah Book of Nehemiah Goldsmith Hananiah Hanun Meshullam Postexilic Period Sheep Gate Shelemiah Slave, Slavery Zalaph

Topics

Berechiah: Son of Meshezabeel Hananiah: Son of Shelemiah Meshullam: Two Persons Who Rebuilt Portions of the Wall Shelemiah: Father of Hananiah Zalaph: Father of Hanun