Nehemiah 3:30

30 After him Hananiah the son of Shelemiah and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph repaired another section. After him ¹Meshullam the son of Berechiah repaired opposite ²his 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 Above the Horse Gate the priests repaired, each one opposite his own house.

29 After them Zadok the son of Immer repaired opposite his own house. After him Shemaiah the son of Shecaniah, the keeper of the East Gate, repaired.

30 After him Hananiah the son of Shelemiah and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph repaired another section. After him Meshullam the son of Berechiah repaired opposite his chamber.

31 After him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, repaired as far as the house of the temple servants and of the merchants, opposite the Muster Gate, and to the upper chamber of the corner.

32 And between the upper chamber of the corner and the Sheep Gate the goldsmiths and the merchants repaired.

Cross References

• 1. ver. 4
• 2. [Nehemiah 12:44; Nehemiah 13:7]