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Nehemiah 3

Nehemiah 3:31

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

Modern
Next to him, Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and the merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate, and as far as the upper room above the corner.
Traditional
After him repaired Malchiah the goldsmith’s son unto the place of the Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate Miphkad, and to the going up of the corner.
Literal
After him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, strengthened it as far as the house of the Nethinim, and of the merchants, in front of the Gate of the Inspection, and as far as the upper room on the corner.
Latin
Included in Nehemiah 3:30

Original

Hebrew
English
Next to him, Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and the merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate, and as far as the upper room above the corner.

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

Malchijah: Goldsmith who helped repair the wall of Jerusalem

Places

Muster Gate: A gate in Jerusalem mentioned in Nehemiah's time

Glossary

Benjamin, Gate of Book of Nehemiah Goldsmith Malchiah Malchijah Merchant Miphkad, Gate of Muster Gate Nethinim Postexilic Period Sheep Gate Slave, Slavery

Topics

Commerce: Israelites Gates of Jerusalem: Gate of Miphkad Jerusalem: Miphkad Malchiah: A Jew Who Helped Repair the Walls of Jerusalem Nethinims: Return from the Captivity