📖 Nehemiah — Chapter 3 (KJV)
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Nehemiah 3:1 Then REliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel.
Nehemiah 3:2 And Tnext unto him builded Rthe men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri.
Nehemiah 3:3 But Rthe fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build, who also laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.
Nehemiah 3:4 And next unto them repaired RMeremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.
Nehemiah 3:5 And next unto them Rthe Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their LORD.
Nehemiah 3:6 Moreover the old gate repaired Jehoiada the son of Paseah, and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, and the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.
Nehemiah 3:7 And next unto them repaired Melatiah Rthe Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, unto the throne of the governor on this side the river.
Nehemiah 3:8 Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, of Rthe goldsmiths. Next unto him also repaired Hananiah the son of one of the apothecaries, and they Tfortified Jerusalem unto the broad wall.
Nehemiah 3:9 And next unto them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, Rthe ruler of the half part of Jerusalem.
Nehemiah 3:10 And next unto them repaired Jedaiah the son of Harumaph, Reven over against his house. And next unto him repaired Hattush the son of Hashabniah.
Nehemiah 3:11 Malchijah the son of RHarim, and Hashub the son of Pahathmoab, repaired the Tother piece, and the tower of the furnaces.
Nehemiah 3:12 And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, Rthe ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.
Nehemiah 3:13 RThe valley gate repaired Hanun, and the inhabitants of Zanoah; they built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and a thousand cubits on the wall unto the dung gate.
Nehemiah 3:14 But Rthe dung gate repaired Malchiah the son of Rechab, the ruler of part of Bethhaccerem; he built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.
Nehemiah 3:15 But Rthe gate of the fountain repaired Shallun the son of Colhozeh, the ruler of part of Mizpah; he built it, and covered it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and the wall of the pool of Siloah by the king’s garden, and unto the stairs that go down from the city of David.
Nehemiah 3:16 After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, Rthe ruler of the half part of Bethzur, unto the place over against the sepulchres of David, and to the pool that was made, and unto the house of the mighty.
Nehemiah 3:17 After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani. Next unto him repaired Hashabiah, Rthe ruler of the half part of Keilah, in his part.
Nehemiah 3:18 After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.
Nehemiah 3:19 And next to him repaired Ezer the son of RJeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, another piece over against the going up to the armoury at the turning of the wall.
Nehemiah 3:20 After him Baruch the son of TZabbai Rearnestly repaired the other piece, from the turning of the wall unto the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest.
Nehemiah 3:21 After him repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah the son of RKoz another piece, from the door of the house of Eliashib even to the end of the house of Eliashib.
Nehemiah 3:22 And after him repaired the priests, Rthe men of the plain.
Nehemiah 3:23 After him repaired Benjamin and Hashub Rover against their house. After him repaired Azariah the son of Maaseiah the son of Ananiah by his house.
Nehemiah 3:24 After him repaired RBinnui the son of Henadad another piece, from the house of Azariah unto the turning of the wall, even unto the corner.
Nehemiah 3:25 Palal the son of Uzai, over against the turning of the wall, and the tower which lieth out from the king’s high house, that was Rby the court of the prison. After him Pedaiah the son of Parosh.
Nehemiah 3:26 Moreover the RNethinims Tdwelt in TOphel, unto the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out.
Nehemiah 3:27 After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lieth out, even unto the wall of Ophel.
Nehemiah 3:28 From above Rthe horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.
Nehemiah 3:29 After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his house. After him repaired also Shemaiah the son of RShechaniah, the keeper of the east gate.
Nehemiah 3:30 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.
Nehemiah 3:31 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 Tgoing up of the corner.
Nehemiah 3:32 And between the Tgoing up of the corner unto Rthe sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Nehemiah 3:1–12 — Many hands begin the repairs
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Priests, townspeople, craftsmen, rulers, and women share the rebuilding. The chapter also notes nobles who decline the work. Its repeated names preserve both cooperation and failure to contribute. The wall is a communal undertaking, and useful service is not restricted to one occupation or social position.
Key Truth: Contribute willingly rather than leaving shared work to others.
Check What You Remember
1. Which high priest helped build the sheep gate? (Nehemiah 3:1)
Find it in Nehemiah 3:1 (KJV).
2. Whose nobles did not join the work? (Nehemiah 3:5)
Find it in Nehemiah 3:5 (KJV).
3. Who repaired with his daughters? (Nehemiah 3:12)
Find it in Nehemiah 3:12 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Nehemiah 3:13–21 — Assigned portions repaired
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The work proceeds through gates and adjoining wall sections, with leaders and Levites taking responsibility for defined portions. Baruch is specifically said to repair earnestly. The detailed assignments show how a large undertaking can be advanced through faithful attention to manageable parts. The whole depends on each part being carried well.
Key Truth: Carry your assigned portion with earnest care.
Check What You Remember
1. Who repaired the dung gate? (Nehemiah 3:14)
Find it in Nehemiah 3:14 (KJV).
2. Who repaired the fountain gate? (Nehemiah 3:15)
Find it in Nehemiah 3:15 (KJV).
3. Which worker is described as repairing earnestly? (Nehemiah 3:20)
Find it in Nehemiah 3:20 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Nehemiah 3:22–32 — The circuit completed by shared work
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The remaining sections include priests repairing near their homes, temple servants, goldsmiths, and merchants. Some take further portions. The list returns to the sheep gate, completing its circuit. The account values each contribution within the shared structure and encourages attention to needs close at hand as well as larger responsibilities.
Key Truth: Faithful work nearby can strengthen a larger community.
Check What You Remember
1. Where did the Nethinims dwell? (Nehemiah 3:26)
Find it in Nehemiah 3:26 (KJV).
2. Who repaired above the horse gate? (Nehemiah 3:28)
Find it in Nehemiah 3:28 (KJV).
3. Which two occupations repaired near the sheep gate? (Nehemiah 3:32)
Find it in Nehemiah 3:32 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
1 Corinthians 12:12 — Paul's picture of one body with many members connects with varied shared contributions.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What defined part of a larger need could you carry faithfully?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. What contrast appears in the account of the Tekoites?
2. How does Shallum’s entry broaden the recorded participants?
3. How do several repair assignments connect with homes?
4. How is Baruch’s work described distinctly?
5. How does the closing work connect with the chapter’s opening location?
Notes
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