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href="/esv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And next to them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, the seat of the governor of the province Beyond the River.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to them, repairs were made by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates.<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 Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, unto the throne of the governor on this side the river.<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 Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, repaired the residence of the governor <i>of the region</i> beyond the River.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to them Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, also made repairs for the official seat of the governor <i>of the province</i> beyond the <i>Euphrates</i> River.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Next to them Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, also made repairs for the official seat of the governor of the province beyond the River.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Next to them Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, also made repairs for the official seat of the governor <i>of the province</i> beyond the River.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Next to them Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, also made repairs for the official seat of the governor <i>of the province</i> beyond the River.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Next to them Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, made repairs for the official seat (Jerusalem residence) of the governor [of the province] beyond the [Euphrates] River.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to them the repairs were done by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates River.<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 the repairs were done by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates River.<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 Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, that appertained to the throne of the governor beyond the River.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Melatiah from Gibeon, Jadon from Meronoth, and the men from Gibeon and Mizpah rebuilt the next section of the wall. This section reached as far as the house of the governor of West Euphrates Province. <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 Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, which appertained to the throne of the governor beyond the river.<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 Melatiah from Gibeon and Jadon from Meronoth, with men from Gibeon and Mizpah, made repairs on the wall. They did this under the authority of the governor [from the province] west of the Euphrates River.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Melatiah from Gibeon, Jadon from Meronoth, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah built the next section, as far as the residence of the governor of West-of-Euphrates. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Next to them, Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite were working with men from Gibeon and men from Mizpah under the Trans-Euphrates regional governor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to them, repairs were made by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Adjacent to them worked Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, who were men of Gibeon and Mizpah. These towns were under the jurisdiction of the governor of Trans-Euphrates.<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, Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, repaired the residence of the governor beyond the River.<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 Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, to the throne of the governor on this side of the river.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Next to them, Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, repaired the residence of the governor beyond the River. <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 Melatiah the Gibeonite has strengthened, and Jadon the Meronothite, men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, [belonging] to the throne of the governor beyond the River.<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 Melatiah the Gibeonite strengthened, and Jadon the Meronothite, men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, to the throne of the governor beyond the River.<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 band held fast Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and Mizpeh to the throne of the prefect beyond the river.<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 them built Meltias the Gabaonite, and Jadon the Meronathite, the men of Gabaon and Maspha, for the governor that was in the country beyond the river. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And beside them, Melatiah, a Gibeonite, and Jadon, a Meronothite, men from Gibeon and Mizpah, built, on behalf of the governor who was in the region across the river.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />At their side Melatiah the Gibeonite did the repairing, together with Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, who were under the jurisdiction of the governor of West-of-Euphrates.<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 repairs were made by Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite—the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah—who were under the jurisdiction of the governor of the province Beyond the River.<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 repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite and Nadon the Merothite, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah. They also made a throne for the governor on this side the river Euphrates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Melatyah the Gebunite and Nadun the Merathite and the men of Gebuun and of Metspia repaired unto the border; they made a throne for the Governor of the Crossing of the River.<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 Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, for them that appertained to the throne of the governor beyond the River.<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 Maltias the Gabaonite, and Evaron the Meronothite, the men of Gabaon and Maspha, to the throne of the governor on this side the river.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/3-7.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=466" 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">6</span>The Jeshanah Gate was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. <span class="reftext">7</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/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.">repairs were made</a> <a href="/hebrew/4424.htm" title="4424: mə·laṭ·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Melatiah -- Yah delivered, a Gibeonite. From melet and Yahh; Jah has delivered; Melatjah, a Gibeonite.">by Melatiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1393.htm" title="1393: hag·giḇ·‘ō·nî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Gibeon. Patrial from Gib'own; a Gibonite, or inhabitant of Gibon.">the Gibeonite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3036.htm" title="3036: wə·yā·ḏō·wn (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A builder of the Jer. wall. From yadah; thankful; Jadon, an Israelite.">Jadon</a> <a href="/hebrew/4824.htm" title="4824: ham·mê·rō·nō·ṯî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Meronoth. Patrial from an unused noun; a Meronothite, or inhabitant of some Meronoth.">the Meronothite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’an·šê (N-mpc) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">and the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/1391.htm" title="1391: ḡiḇ·‘ō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- A Levitical city in Benjamin. From the same as Geba'; hilly; Gibon, a place in Palestine.">of Gibeon</a> <a href="/hebrew/4709.htm" title="4709: wə·ham·miṣ·pāh (Conj-w, Art:: N-proper-fs) -- The name of several places in Isr. Feminine of Mitspeh; Mitspah, the name of two places in Palestine.">and Mizpah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3678.htm" title="3678: lə·ḵis·sê (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Seat of honor, throne. Or kicceh; from kacah; properly, covered, i.e. A throne.">who were under the authority</a> <a href="/hebrew/6346.htm" title="6346: pa·ḥaṯ (N-msc) -- A governor. Of foreign origin; a prefect.">of the governor</a> <a href="/hebrew/5676.htm" title="5676: ‘ê·ḇer (N-msc) -- Region across or beyond, side. From abar; properly, a region across; but used only adverbially on the opposite side.">of the region west</a> <a href="/hebrew/5104.htm" title="5104: han·nā·hār (Art:: N-ms) -- A stream, river. From nahar; a stream; figuratively, prosperity.">of the Euphrates.</a> </span><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.…<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="/ezra/4-7.htm">Ezra 4:7-10</a></span><br />And in the days of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest of his associates wrote a letter to Artaxerxes. It was written in Aramaic and then translated. / Rehum the commander and Shimshai the scribe wrote the letter against Jerusalem to King Artaxerxes as follows: / From Rehum the commander, Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their associates—the judges and officials over Tripolis, Persia, Erech and Babylon, the Elamites of Susa, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-19.htm">Nehemiah 2:19-20</a></span><br />But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard about this, they mocked us and ridiculed us, saying, “What is this you are doing? Are you rebelling against the king?” / So I answered them and said, “The God of heaven is the One who will grant us success. We, His servants, will start rebuilding, but you have no portion, right, or claim in Jerusalem.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-1.htm">Nehemiah 4:1-3</a></span><br />Now when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he was furious and filled with indignation. He ridiculed the Jews / before his associates and the army of Samaria, saying, “What are these feeble Jews doing? Can they restore the wall by themselves? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they complete it in a day? Can they bring these burnt stones back to life from the mounds of rubble?” / Then Tobiah the Ammonite, who was beside him, said, “If even a fox were to climb up on what they are building, it would break down their wall of stones!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/6-1.htm">Nehemiah 6:1-2</a></span><br />When Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of our enemies heard that I had rebuilt the wall and not a gap was left—though to that time I had not yet installed the doors in the gates— / Sanballat and Geshem sent me this message: “Come, let us meet together in one of the villages on the plain of Ono.” But they were planning to harm me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/4-17.htm">Ezra 4:17-22</a></span><br />Then the king sent this reply: To Rehum the commander, Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of your associates living in Samaria and elsewhere in the region west of the Euphrates: Greetings. / The letter you sent us has been translated and read in my presence. / I issued a decree, and a search was conducted. It was discovered that this city has revolted against kings from ancient times, engaging in rebellion and sedition. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-9.htm">Nehemiah 2:9</a></span><br />Then I went to the governors west of the Euphrates and gave them the king’s letters. The king had also sent army officers and cavalry with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-28.htm">Nehemiah 13:28-29</a></span><br />Even one of the sons of Jehoiada son of Eliashib the high priest had become a son-in-law to Sanballat the Horonite. Therefore I drove him away from me. / Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood and the covenant of the priesthood and of the Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/5-3.htm">Ezra 5:3-5</a></span><br />At that time Tattenai the governor of the region west of the Euphrates, Shethar-bozenai, and their associates went to the Jews and asked, “Who authorized you to rebuild this temple and restore this structure?” / They also asked, “What are the names of the men who are constructing this building?” / But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, so that they were not stopped until a report was sent to Darius and written instructions about this matter were returned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-7.htm">Nehemiah 4:7-8</a></span><br />When Sanballat and Tobiah, together with the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites, heard that the repair to the walls of Jerusalem was progressing and that the gaps were being closed, they were furious, / and all of them conspired to come and fight against Jerusalem and create a hindrance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/6-16.htm">Nehemiah 6:16</a></span><br />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="/ezra/6-6.htm">Ezra 6:6-7</a></span><br />Therefore Darius decreed: To Tattenai governor of the region west of the Euphrates, Shethar-bozenai, and your associates and officials in the region: You must stay away from that place! / Leave this work on the house of God alone. Let the governor and elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its original site.<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/6-17.htm">Nehemiah 6:17-19</a></span><br />Also in those days, the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah’s letters kept coming to them. / For many in Judah were bound by oath to him, since he was a son-in-law of Shecaniah son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah. / Moreover, these nobles kept reporting to me Tobiah’s good deeds, and they relayed my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to intimidate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/4-23.htm">Ezra 4:23-24</a></span><br />When the text of the letter from King Artaxerxes was read to Rehum, Shimshai the scribe, and their associates, they went immediately to the Jews in Jerusalem and forcibly stopped them. / Thus the construction of the house of God in Jerusalem ceased, and it remained at a standstill until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/5-14.htm">Nehemiah 5:14-16</a></span><br />Furthermore, from the day King Artaxerxes appointed me to be their governor in the land of Judah, from his twentieth year until his thirty-second year (twelve years total), neither I nor my brothers ate the food allotted to the governor. / The governors before me had heavily burdened the people, taking from them bread and wine plus forty shekels of silver. Their servants also oppressed the people. But I did not do this, because of my fear of God. / Instead, I devoted myself to the construction of the wall, and all my servants were gathered there for the work; we did not acquire any land.</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 Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, to the throne of the governor on this side the river.</p><p class="hdg">the Gibeonite</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/9-3.htm">Joshua 9:3</a></b></br> And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/21-2.htm">2 Samuel 21:2</a></b></br> And the king called the Gibeonites, and said unto them; (now the Gibeonites <i>were</i> not of the children of Israel, but of the remnant of the Amorites; and the children of Israel had sworn unto them: and Saul sought to slay them in his zeal to the children of Israel and Judah.)</p><p class="hdg">Mizpah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Nehemiah 3:19</a></b></br> And next to him repaired Ezer the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, another piece over against the going up to the armoury at the turning <i>of the wall</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/16-6.htm">2 Chronicles 16:6</a></b></br> Then Asa the king took all Judah; and they carried away the stones of Ramah, and the timber thereof, wherewith Baasha was building; and he built therewith Geba and Mizpah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/2-8.htm">Nehemiah 2:8</a></b></br> And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which <i>appertained</i> to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/2-8.htm">Appertained</a> <a href="/ezra/7-24.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-13.htm">Gibeon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-4.htm">Gibeonite</a> <a href="/ezra/6-13.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/romans/7-1.htm">Jurisdiction</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-30.htm">Meronothite</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-6.htm">Mizpah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-19.htm">Official</a> <a href="/ezra/6-5.htm">Places</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-9.htm">Province</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-6.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Repairs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-9.htm">River</a> <a href="/ezra/6-13.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/ezra/9-3.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-4.htm">Side</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-20.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/ezra/5-5.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/16-32.htm">Appertained</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-26.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-25.htm">Gibeon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-4.htm">Gibeonite</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-14.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Jurisdiction</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-30.htm">Meronothite</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">Mizpah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Official</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-7.htm">Places</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-6.htm">Province</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Repairs</a> <a href="/job/14-11.htm">River</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/esther/2-19.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-10.htm">Side</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/esther/1-2.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-8.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, repairs were made by Melatiah the Gibeonite</b><br>Melatiah is identified as a Gibeonite, which connects him to the ancient Canaanite city of Gibeon. The Gibeonites were known for their treaty with Israel during Joshua's conquest (Joshua 9). Despite their initial deception, they became servants in the temple, showing God's grace and the integration of Gentiles into His plans. Melatiah's involvement in the wall repairs highlights the unity and cooperation among diverse groups in rebuilding Jerusalem.<p><b>Jadon the Meronothite</b><br>Jadon is noted as a Meronothite, indicating his origin from Meronoth, a location not explicitly identified in the Bible but possibly near Gibeon. His mention signifies the participation of individuals from various backgrounds in the communal effort. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God using people from different tribes and regions to accomplish His purposes, emphasizing the inclusivity of God's work.<p><b>and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah</b><br>Gibeon and Mizpah were significant locations in Israel's history. Gibeon was a Levitical city and a place where God appeared to Solomon (<a href="/1_kings/3-4.htm">1 Kings 3:4-5</a>). Mizpah was a site of assembly and judgment (<a href="/judges/20.htm">Judges 20:1</a>). The involvement of these men underscores the historical and spiritual significance of these locations, as well as the collective effort in the restoration of Jerusalem, symbolizing a return to covenant faithfulness.<p><b>who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates</b><br>This phrase indicates the political structure during Nehemiah's time. The governor of the region west of the Euphrates, also known as Trans-Euphrates, was a Persian-appointed official overseeing the area. This reflects the historical context of Persian rule over Judah after the Babylonian exile. The cooperation with Persian authorities shows the providence of God in using foreign powers to facilitate the restoration of His people, aligning with prophecies of restoration found in Isaiah and Jeremiah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/melatiah_the_gibeonite.htm">Melatiah the Gibeonite</a></b><br>A leader from Gibeon, a city with a history of making a covenant with Israel during Joshua's time. His involvement signifies the unity of Israel in rebuilding efforts.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jadon_the_meronothite.htm">Jadon the Meronothite</a></b><br>Likely a leader from Meronoth, a place not widely known, indicating that people from various backgrounds contributed to the work.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gibeon.htm">Gibeon</a></b><br>A significant city in the history of Israel, known for its strategic alliance with Israel in the book of Joshua.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/mizpah.htm">Mizpah</a></b><br>A city often mentioned in the Old Testament as a place of gathering and covenant renewal.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/governor_of_trans-euphrates.htm">Governor of Trans-Euphrates</a></b><br>The Persian-appointed official overseeing the region, indicating the political context and the cooperation between the Jewish people and Persian authorities.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The involvement of various groups and individuals in the rebuilding project demonstrates the power of unity in achieving God's purposes. We are called to work together, despite our differences, for the common good of God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_continuity.htm">Historical Continuity</a></b><br>The participation of the Gibeonites and others shows the continuity of God's plan through history. We are part of a larger account that God is writing, and our contributions matter.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cooperation_with_authorities.htm">Cooperation with Authorities</a></b><br>The mention of the governor of Trans-Euphrates highlights the importance of working within the structures of authority. Christians are called to respect and cooperate with governing authorities while fulfilling God's mission.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_work.htm">Commitment to God's Work</a></b><br>The dedication of these individuals to the rebuilding project serves as a model for our commitment to God's work today. We should be willing to invest our time and resources in building up the church and community.<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/which_numbers_are_accurate__nehemiah_or_ezra.htm">If the numbers in Nehemiah 7 differ from parallel lists in Ezra, which set of figures is historically accurate, and why do they conflict?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_nethinim.htm">Who were the Nethinim in biblical history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_gibeon's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What is Gibeon's significance in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_artaxerxes'_letters_to_nehemiah.htm">Is there verifiable evidence for the letters from Artaxerxes granting Nehemiah safe passage and timber rights (Nehemiah 2:7-8)?</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>(7) <span class= "bld">Unto the throne.</span>--<span class= "ital">Unto the seat</span> of the pechah of the whole district this side the Euphrates: his residence when he came to Jerusalem.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Gibeon</span> and <span class="cmt_word">Mispah</span> lay due north of Jerusalem, at the distance respectively of about 5.5 and 4.5 miles The inhabitants were set to repair the middle part of the north wall<span class="cmt_word">. Unto the throne of the governor on this side the river</span>. So the Septuagint; and, among moderns, Michaelis, Pool, and A. Clarke. Others translate - "the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, who belonged to the jurisdiction of the governor across the river." But this can scarcely have been the fact, since Gibeon is mentioned among the re-occupied cities in <a href="/nehemiah/7-25.htm">Nehemiah 7:25</a>, and if Bethel was Jewish, as we know that it was from <a href="/nehemiah/11-31.htm">Nehemiah 11:31</a>, Gibeon and Mizpah, which were nearer Jerusalem, cannot have remained Syrian. Altogether, there is no reason to dispute the commonly received rendering, since Nehemiah again uses <span class="hebrew">ל</span> for <span class="hebrew">עד</span> in ver. 32, and the governor of Syria may well have had a "throne," or tribunal, at Jerusalem, which was usually under his jurisdiction, though exempted from his authority under the existing <span class="accented">regime</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/3-7.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">יָדָ֨ם</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">repairs were made</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶחֱזִ֜יק</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 /><br /><span class="word">by Melatiah</span><br /><span class="heb">מְלַטְיָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(mə·laṭ·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4424.htm">Strong's 4424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Melatiah -- 'Yah delivered', a Gibeonite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Gibeonite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגִּבְעֹנִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(hag·giḇ·‘ō·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1393.htm">Strong's 1393: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gibeonites -- inhabitants of Gibeon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jadon</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָדוֹן֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·ḏō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3036.htm">Strong's 3036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jadon -- a builder of the Jerusalem wall</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Meronothite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֵּרֹ֣נֹתִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mê·rō·nō·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4824.htm">Strong's 4824: </a> </span><span class="str2">Meronothite -- inhabitant of Meronoth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the men</span><br /><span class="heb">אַנְשֵׁ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’an·šê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Gibeon</span><br /><span class="heb">גִבְע֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(ḡiḇ·‘ō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gibeon -- a Levitical city in Benjamin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Mizpah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַמִּצְפָּ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ham·miṣ·pāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4709.htm">Strong's 4709: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mizpah -- the name of several places in Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who were under the authority</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכִסֵּ֕א</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵis·sê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3678.htm">Strong's 3678: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seat of honor, throne</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the governor</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּחַ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(pa·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6346.htm">Strong's 6346: </a> </span><span class="str2">A governor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the region west</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵ֥בֶר</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·ḇer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5676.htm">Strong's 5676: </a> </span><span class="str2">A region across, on the opposite side</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Euphrates.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנָּהָֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(han·nā·hār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5104.htm">Strong's 5104: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stream, prosperity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Nehemiah 3:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Nehemiah 3:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Nehemiah 3:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Nehemiah 3:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Nehemiah 3:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Nehemiah 3:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Nehemiah 3:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Nehemiah 3:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Nehemiah 3:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Nehemiah 3:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/3-7.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 3:7 Next to them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/3-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/3-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:8" /></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>