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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/nehemiah/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem, repaired the next section.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Rephaiah son of Hur, the leader of half the district of Jerusalem, was next to them on the wall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Next to them Rephaiah the son of Hur, ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, repaired.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to them, Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And next unto them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And next to them Rephaiah the son of Hur, leader of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And next to them Rephaiah the son of Hur, the official of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Next to them Rephaiah the son of Hur, the official of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And next to them Rephaiah the son of Hur, the official of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Next to them Rephaiah the son of Hur, the official of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Next to them Rephaiah the son of Hur, official of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to them Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to them Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler over half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And next unto them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Rephaiah son of Hur ruled half of the Jerusalem District, and he rebuilt the next section of the wall. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And next unto them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Next to them Rephaiah, Hur's son, an official in charge of half a district of Jerusalem, made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler of half of the Jerusalem District, built the next section. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Next to him, Hur's son Rephaiah, ruling official for half of the Jerusalem district, did repairs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Rephaiah son of Hur, head of a half-district of Jerusalem, worked on the section adjacent to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Next to them, Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And next to them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to them, Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Next to them, Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And by their hand Rephaiah son of Hur, head of the half of the district of Jerusalem, has strengthened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And by their hand hath Rephaiah son of Hur, head of the half of the district of Jerusalem, strengthened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And upon their hand held fast Raphia, son of Hur, chief of half the circuit of Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And next to him built Raphaia the son of Hur, lord of the street of Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And beside him, Rephaiah, the son of Hur, leader of a street of Jerusalem, built.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Next to them the work of repair was carried out by Rephaiah, son of Hur, administrator of half the district of Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Next to them Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And next to them Jeremiah the son of Hur, the governor of Jerusalem, repaired.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Jeremiah, son of Khur, a Governor of Jerusalem, repaired the border.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And next unto them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And next to them repaired Raphaea the son of Sur, the ruler of half the district round about Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=494" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm">The Builders of the Walls</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>Next to them, Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs, and next to him, Hananiah son of the perfumer made repairs. They fortified Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">Next</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">to them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7509.htm" title="7509: rə·p̄ā·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has cured, five Isr. From rapha' and Yahh; Jah has cured; Rephajah, the name of five Israelites.">Rephaiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2354.htm" title="2354: ḥūr (N-proper-ms) -- Four Isr., also a Midianite. The same as chuwr or chuwr; Chur, the name of four Israelites and one Midianite.">of Hur,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">ruler</a> <a href="/hebrew/2677.htm" title="2677: ḥă·ṣî (N-msc) -- Half. From chatsah; the half or middle.">of a half-district</a> <a href="/hebrew/6418.htm" title="6418: pe·leḵ (N-msc) -- Whorl of a spindle, a district. From an unused root meaning to be round; a circuit; also a spindle; hence, a crutch."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">of Jerusalem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: he·ḥĕ·zîq (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">made repairs;</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>next to him, Jedaiah son of Harumaph made repairs across from his house; and next to him, Hattush son of Hashabneiah made repairs.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-6.htm">Nehemiah 4:6</a></span><br />So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-18.htm">Nehemiah 2:18</a></span><br />I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/6-15.htm">Nehemiah 6:15-16</a></span><br />So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul. / When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and disheartened, for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-2.htm">Nehemiah 7:2</a></span><br />Then I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem, along with Hananiah the commander of the fortress, because he was a faithful man who feared God more than most.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">Nehemiah 12:27</a></span><br />At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/4-4.htm">Ezra 4:4-5</a></span><br />Then the people of the land set out to discourage the people of Judah and make them afraid to build. / They hired counselors against them to frustrate their plans throughout the reign of Cyrus king of Persia and down to the reign of Darius king of Persia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14</a></span><br />So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-9.htm">1 Chronicles 9:9</a></span><br />and 956 of their relatives according to their genealogy. All these men were heads of their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">1 Chronicles 27:25</a></span><br />Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-12.htm">2 Chronicles 31:12</a></span><br />And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-12.htm">2 Chronicles 34:12</a></span><br />And the men did the work faithfully. The Levites overseeing them were Jahath and Obadiah, descendants of Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam, descendants of Kohath. Other Levites, all skilled with musical instruments,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-12.htm">Isaiah 58:12</a></span><br />Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will restore the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of the Streets of Dwelling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-38.htm">Jeremiah 31:38-40</a></span><br />“The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate. / The measuring line will once again stretch out straight to the hill of Gareb and then turn toward Goah. / The whole valley of the dead bodies and ashes, and all the fields as far as the Kidron Valley, to the corner of the Horse Gate to the east, will be holy to the LORD. It will never again be uprooted or demolished.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32</a></span><br />The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3</a></span><br />Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And next to them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem.</p><p class="hdg">the ruler</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Nehemiah 3:12,17</a></b></br> And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/21-23.htm">District</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-6.htm">Half</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Half-District</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/ezra/9-6.htm">Head</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-5.htm">Hur</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Official</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-20.htm">Part</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Repairs</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-43.htm">Rephaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-43.htm">Rephai'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Section</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">District</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Half</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Half-District</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-10.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Head</a> <a href="/exodus/17-10.htm">Hur</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Official</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Part</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-10.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-10.htm">Repairs</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-21.htm">Rephaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-21.htm">Rephai'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Section</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-10.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">The names and order of those who built the wall</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Next to them</b><br>This phrase indicates the collaborative effort in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. The work was organized in sections, with different groups responsible for specific parts. This reflects the unity and shared purpose among the Israelites, a theme seen throughout Nehemiah. The cooperation among diverse groups is reminiscent of the body of Christ working together, as described in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>.<p><b>Rephaiah son of Hur</b><br>Rephaiah is mentioned here as a leader involved in the reconstruction. The mention of his lineage, "son of Hur," emphasizes the importance of family heritage and leadership roles passed down through generations. This reflects the biblical theme of legacy and the importance of family in God's plan, as seen in the genealogies throughout Scripture.<p><b>ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem</b><br>This indicates Rephaiah's position of authority and responsibility. Jerusalem was divided into districts for administrative purposes, and Rephaiah was a ruler over one of these sections. His involvement in the repairs shows the commitment of local leaders to the restoration of the city. This mirrors the biblical principle that leaders should serve and work alongside their people, as exemplified by Jesus in <a href="/john/13-14.htm">John 13:14-15</a>.<p><b>made repairs</b><br>The act of making repairs signifies the restoration and renewal of Jerusalem's physical and spiritual state. The rebuilding of the wall was not just a construction project but a symbol of God's faithfulness and the people's repentance and return to Him. This theme of restoration is echoed in prophecies like <a href="/isaiah/58-12.htm">Isaiah 58:12</a>, which speaks of rebuilding ancient ruins and restoring paths to dwell in.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/r/rephaiah.htm">Rephaiah</a></b><br>He is identified as the son of Hur and a ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem. His involvement in the rebuilding of the wall signifies the participation of local leaders in the restoration efforts.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hur.htm">Hur</a></b><br>While not much is detailed about Hur in this specific verse, he is mentioned as the father of Rephaiah, indicating a lineage of leadership or influence.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/half-district_of_jerusalem.htm">Half-district of Jerusalem</a></b><br>This refers to a specific administrative division within Jerusalem. The mention of a "half-district" suggests a structured governance system in place during the rebuilding efforts.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/repairs.htm">Repairs</a></b><br>The act of repairing the wall is central to the account of Nehemiah. It symbolizes restoration, protection, and the re-establishment of Jerusalem as a fortified city.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Israel, central to Jewish identity and worship. The rebuilding of its walls was crucial for the security and religious integrity of the Jewish people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_action.htm">Leadership in Action</a></b><br>Rephaiah's involvement as a ruler highlights the importance of leaders actively participating in community projects. Leadership is not just about authority but also about setting an example through action.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_involvement.htm">Community Involvement</a></b><br>The rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls was a collective effort. This teaches us the value of community involvement in achieving common goals, especially in restoring what is broken.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_responsibility.htm">Heritage and Responsibility</a></b><br>Rephaiah, as the son of Hur, represents a continuation of responsibility and service. Our heritage can inspire us to take up roles that contribute to the welfare of our communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_restoration.htm">Spiritual Restoration</a></b><br>The physical act of repairing the walls can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual restoration. Just as the walls needed rebuilding, our spiritual lives require constant maintenance and renewal.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/facing_opposition.htm">Facing Opposition</a></b><br>The rebuilding efforts faced opposition, reminding us that doing God's work often comes with challenges. Perseverance and faith are essential in overcoming obstacles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_goldsmiths_build_the_wall.htm">How do we reconcile Nehemiah 3:8, which mentions goldsmiths and perfumers constructing the wall, with the specialized skills required for such large-scale building? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_pool_of_siloam.htm">What is the Pool of Siloam?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_there_no_evidence_of_nehemiah's_famine.htm">In Nehemiah 5:3, how could a widespread famine have occurred without more historical or archaeological evidence supporting such socio-economic turmoil in Jerusalem at that time?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_jerusalem's_reverence_global.htm">In Jeremiah 33:9, God promises all nations will fear and tremble because of Jerusalem's prosperity--why doesn't history reflect this worldwide reverence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">The half part of Jerusalem.</span>--<span class= "ital">Of the district</span> <span class= "ital">belonging to Jerusalem.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The ruler of the half part of Jerusalem</span>. Compare verse 11. The city itself does not seem to be intended, but rather the territory outside which was considered to belong to the city. This was divided into two portions, under two "princes" or "rulers," Rephaiah and Shallum. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Next</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to them,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדָ֤ם</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Rephaiah</span><br /><span class="heb">רְפָיָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(rə·p̄ā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7509.htm">Strong's 7509: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rephaiah -- 'Yah has cured', five Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶן־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hur,</span><br /><span class="heb">ח֔וּר</span> <span class="translit">(ḥūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2354.htm">Strong's 2354: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hur -- four Israelites, also a Midianite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ruler</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂ֕ר</span> <span class="translit">(śar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of a half-district</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲצִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ṣî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2677.htm">Strong's 2677: </a> </span><span class="str2">The half, middle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Jerusalem,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rū·šā·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">made repairs;</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶחֱזִיק֙</span> <span class="translit">(he·ḥĕ·zîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Nehemiah 3:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Nehemiah 3:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Nehemiah 3:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Nehemiah 3:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Nehemiah 3:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Nehemiah 3:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Nehemiah 3:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Nehemiah 3:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Nehemiah 3:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Nehemiah 3:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 3:9 Next to them repaired Rephaiah the son (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/3-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/3-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>