Nehemiah 3:12

Translations

Modern

And next to them, Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs, with the help of his daughters.

Traditional

And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.

Literal

And next to his hand Shallum son of Hallohesh, leader of half the district of Jerusalem, strengthened it—he and his daughters.

Latin

Et juxta eum ædificavit Sellum filius Alohes, princeps mediæ partis vici Jerusalem, ipse et filiæ ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

And next to them, Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs, with the help of his daughters.

Notes

Nehemiah 3:9–13

Nehemiah wisely assigned people to work near their homes. This motivated them to do good work and saved them travel time.

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

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Nehemiah 3:9
Next to them, Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs;
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Every skilled woman spun with her hands and brought what she had spun: blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen.
Philippians 4:3
Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have contended at my side for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
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Leaving the next day, we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven.
Nehemiah 3:14–18
The Dung Gate was repaired by Malchijah son of Rechab, ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem. He rebuilt it and installed its doors, bolts, and bars.

People

Hallohesh: Father of Shallum, a leader who helped repair Jerusalem's wall Shallum: Son of Hallohesh, repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Benjamin, Gate of Berechiah Book of Ezra Book of Nehemiah Eliashib Goldsmith Hakkoz Hallohesh, Halohesh Koz Meremoth Meshullam Postexilic Period Shallum Sheep Gate Uriah

Topics

Cities: Government of, by Rulers Government: Executive officers of Tribes and Cities Government: Municipal: Devolving Upon a Local Senate and Executive officers Halohesh: Father of Shallum Persia: Municipal Governments In, Provided with Dual Governors Shallum: A Jew Who Repaired a Portion of the Wall of Jerusalem

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