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Nehemiah 3

Nehemiah 3:7

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

Modern
Next to them, repairs were made by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates.
Traditional
And next unto them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, unto the throne of the governor on this side the river.
Literal
And next to their hand Melatiah the Gibeonite strengthened it, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, of the throne of the governor beyond the River.
Latin
Et juxta eos ædificaverunt Meltias Gabaonites, et Jadon Meronathites, viri de Gabaon et Maspha, pro duce qui erat in regione trans flumen.

Original

Hebrew
English
Next to them, repairs were made by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates.

Notes

Nehemiah 3:7

Gibeon and Mizpah are about ten kilometers (six miles) north of Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 3:6–8

These verses describe the work on the walls and gates on the western side of Jerusalem. People from outside the city and those with wealth or delicate jobs also helped.

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

Jadon: Meronothite who helped repair Jerusalem's walls under Nehemiah Melatiah: Gibeonite who helped repair Jerusalem's wall under Nehemiah

Places

Euphrates: Major river in ancient Near East; boundary of Promised Land Gibeon: Hivite city that tricked Joshua into a peace treaty Meronothites: A term used to describe two individuals in the Bible Mizpah: A city in Benjamin; a place of gathering and judgment

Glossary

Benjamin, Gate of Berechiah Book of Ezra Book of Nehemiah Eliashib Gibeon, Gibeonites Hakkoz Jadon Koz Melatiah Meremoth Meronoth Meshullam Postexilic Period Sheep Gate Uriah

Topics

Melatiah: A Gibeonite Who Assisted in Repairing the Wall of Jerusalem Mizpah: A City Allotted to the Tribe of Benjamin: Captivity Returned To