Nehemiah 3:20

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

Modern
Next to him, Baruch son of Zabbai diligently repaired another section, from the angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest.
Traditional
After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired the other piece, from the turning of the wall unto the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest.
Literal
After him Baruch son of Zaccai heatedly strengthened a second measure, from the angle to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest.
Latin
Post eum in monte ædificavit Baruch filius Zachai mensuram secundam, ab angulo usque ad portam domus Eliasib sacerdotis magni.

Original

Hebrew
English
Next to him, Baruch son of Zabbai diligently repaired another section, from the angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest.

Notes

These verses describe how they built the new eastern wall.

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

Baruch: A man who repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall Eliashib: High priest during Nehemiah's time, involved in rebuilding Jerusalem's wall Zabbai: Repairer of Jerusalem's wall

Glossary

Baruch Benjamin, Gate of Berechiah Book of Ezra Book of Nehemiah Eliashib Goldsmith Hakkoz Henadad Koz Meremoth Meshullam Postexilic Period Sheep Gate Uriah Zabbai

Topics

Baruch: Son of Labai Zabbai: Father of Baruch