Nehemiah 3:30

30 After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, a second piece. After them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber.

Nehemiah 3:30 Meaning and Commentary

Nehemiah 3:30

After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun
the sixth son of Zalaph, another piece
This last man had six sons; but only his youngest son wrought at this work, which is observed to his great commendation:

after him repaired Shelemiah the son of Berechiah, over against his
chamber;
the same as in ( Nehemiah 3:4 ) who having finished what he engaged in there, took his part where his chamber was, and repaired over against that.

Nehemiah 3:30 In-Context

28 From above the horse-gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.

29 After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his house. And after him repaired also Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the east gate.

30 After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, a second piece. After them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber.

31 After him repaired Malchijah of the goldsmiths to the place of the Nethinim and of the dealers, over against the gate Miphkad, and to the ascent of the corner.

32 And between the ascent of the corner and the sheep-gate repaired the goldsmiths and the dealers.

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit. 'him.'
• [b]. Lit. 'lodging.'