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Next to him, Shemaiah son of Shekaniah, the guard at the East Gate, made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Next Zadok son of Immer also rebuilt the wall across from his own house, and beyond him was Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, the gatekeeper of the East Gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to them, Zadok son of Immer made repairs opposite his house, and next to him, Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, the guard of the East Gate, made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his house. After him repaired also Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the east gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />After them Zadok the son of Immer made repairs in front of his <i>own</i> house. After him Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the East Gate, made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />After them Zadok the son of Immer carried out repairs in front of his house. And after him Shemaiah the son of Shecaniah, the keeper of the East Gate, carried out repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />After them Zadok the son of Immer carried out repairs in front of his house. And after him Shemaiah the son of Shecaniah, the keeper of the East Gate, carried out repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />After them Zadok the son of Immer carried out repairs in front of his house. And after him Shemaiah the son of Shecaniah, the keeper of the East Gate, carried out repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />After them Zadok the son of Immer made repairs in front of his house. And after him Shemaiah the son of Shecaniah, the keeper of the East Gate, made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />After them Zadok the son of Immer carried out repairs in front of his house. After him Shemaiah the son of Shecaniah, keeper of the East Gate, repaired <i>the wall</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After them Zadok son of Immer made repairs opposite his house. And beside him Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, guard of the East Gate, made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After them Zadok son of Immer made repairs opposite his house. And beside him Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, guard of the East Gate, made repairs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his own house. And after him repaired Shemaiah the son of Shecaniah, the keeper of the east gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Zadok son of Immer rebuilt the wall in front of his house. Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, who looked after the East Gate, rebuilt the section after that. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his own house. And after him repaired Shemaiah the son of Shecaniah, the keeper of the east gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After them Zadok, Immer's son, made repairs across from his own home. After him Shemaiah, Shecaniah's son, the guard at East Gate, made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Zadok son of Immer built the next section, which was in front of his house. Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, keeper of the East Gate, 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 />Then next to them, Immer's son Zadok did repairs as far as his own house. Next to him, Shecaniah's son Shemaiah, custodian of the East Gate, carried on repairs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to them, Zadok son of Immer made repairs opposite his house, and next to him, Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, the guard of the East Gate, made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />After them Zadok son of Immer worked opposite his house, and after him Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, guard at the East Gate, worked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />After them, Zadok the son of Immer made repairs across from his own house. After him, Shemaiah the son of Shecaniah, the keeper of the East Gate made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his house. After him repaired also Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the east gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />After them, Zadok the son of Immer made repairs across from his own house. After him, Shemaiah the son of Shecaniah, the keeper of the east gate, 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 />After them Zadok son of Immer has strengthened opposite his house; and after him Shemaiah son of Shechaniah, keeper of the East Gate, has strengthened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> After them hath Zadok son of Immer strengthened, over against his house; and after him hath Shemaiah son of Shechaniah, keeper of the east gate, strengthened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />After him held fast Zadok son of Immer, before his house. And after him held fast Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, watching the gate of the sunrising.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />After them built Sadoc the son of Emmer over against his house. And after him built Semaia the son of Sechenias, keeper of the east gate. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />After them, Zadok, the son of Immer, built, opposite his own house. And after him, Shemaiah, the son of Shecaniah, the keeper of the east gate, built.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />After them Zadok, son of Immer, carried out the repair opposite his house, and after him the repair was carried out by Shemaiah, son of Shecaniah, keeper of the East Gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />After them Zadok son of Immer made repairs opposite his own house. After him Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, the keeper of the East Gate, 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 />After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer opposite his own house. After him repaired Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the east gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />After it Tsadoq, son of Amir, fortified next to his house; after him Shemaiah, son of Shekania, Keeper of the Eastern Gate, fortified.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his own house. And after him repaired Shemaiah the son of Shecaniah, the keeper of the east gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And after him Sadduc the son of Emmer repaired opposite his own house: and after him repaired Samaea son of Sechenia, guard of the east-gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/3-29.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=712" 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">28</span>Above the Horse Gate, each of the priests made repairs in front of his own house. <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">Next to them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6659.htm" title="6659: ṣā·ḏō·wq (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From tsadaq; just; Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites.">Zadok</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/564.htm" title="564: ’im·mêr (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr., perhaps also a place in Bab. From 'amar; talkative; Immer, the name of five Israelites.">of Immer</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> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: ne·ḡeḏ (Prep) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before.">opposite</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bē·ṯōs (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">his house,</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: wə·’a·ḥă·rāw (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3ms) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">and next to him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8098.htm" title="8098: šə·ma‘·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Shmamyahuw; from shama' and Yahh; Jah has heard; Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites.">Shemaiah</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/7935.htm" title="7935: šə·ḵan·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Shkanyahuw; from shakan and Yahh; Jah has dwelt; Shekanjah, the name of nine Israelites.">of Shecaniah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: šō·mêr (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">the guard</a> <a href="/hebrew/4217.htm" title="4217: ham·miz·rāḥ (Art:: N-ms) -- Place of sunrise, the east. From zarach; sunrise, i.e. The east.">of the East</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: ša·‘ar (N-msc) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">Gate,</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">30</span>Next to him, Hananiah son of Shelemiah, as well as Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired another section. Next to them, Meshullam son of Berechiah made repairs opposite his own quarters.…<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/2-20.htm">Nehemiah 2:20</a></span><br />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/4-6.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/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/7-1.htm">Nehemiah 7:1</a></span><br />When the wall had been rebuilt and I had set the doors in place, the gatekeepers, singers, and Levites were appointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-30.htm">Nehemiah 12:30</a></span><br />After the priests and Levites had purified themselves, they purified the people, the gates, and the wall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/4-3.htm">Ezra 4:3</a></span><br />But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other heads of the families of Israel replied, “You have no part with us in building a house for our God, since we alone must build it for the LORD, the God of Israel, as Cyrus king of Persia has commanded us.”<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/9-19.htm">1 Chronicles 9:19</a></span><br />Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">1 Chronicles 26:12-19</a></span><br />These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">2 Chronicles 29:25</a></span><br />Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/122-7.htm">Psalm 122:7</a></span><br />May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-18.htm">Isaiah 60:18</a></span><br />No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders. But you will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a></span><br />And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a></span><br />You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/13-1.htm">Mark 13:1-2</a></span><br />As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, look at the magnificent stones and buildings!” / “Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his house. After him repaired also Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the east gate.</p><p class="hdg">the son</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-40.htm">Nehemiah 7:40</a></b></br> The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-37.htm">Ezra 2:37</a></b></br> The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.</p><p class="hdg">Shechaniah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/10-2.htm">Ezra 10:2</a></b></br> And Shechaniah the son of Jehiel, <i>one</i> of the sons of Elam, answered and said unto Ezra, We have trespassed against our God, and have taken strange wives of the people of the land: yet now there is hope in Israel concerning this thing.</p><p class="hdg">the east gate</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/19-2.htm">Jeremiah 19:2</a></b></br> And go forth unto the valley of the son of Hinnom, which <i>is</i> by the entry of the east gate, and proclaim there the words that I shall tell thee,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Door</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">East</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Front</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-25.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-28.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezra/10-20.htm">Immer</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-8.htm">Keeper</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Repairs</a> <a href="/ezra/10-2.htm">Shecaniah</a> <a href="/ezra/8-5.htm">Shecani'ah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-2.htm">Shechaniah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-31.htm">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-31.htm">Shemai'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-24.htm">Working</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-4.htm">Zadok</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/3-30.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-32.htm">Door</a> <a href="/job/1-3.htm">East</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-30.htm">Front</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-9.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">House</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-40.htm">Immer</a> <a href="/esther/2-3.htm">Keeper</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-30.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-30.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-30.htm">Repairs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-18.htm">Shecaniah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-18.htm">Shecani'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-18.htm">Shechaniah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-8.htm">Shemai'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-30.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-6.htm">Working</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-21.htm">Zadok</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, Zadok son of Immer made repairs opposite his house</b><br>Zadok, a common priestly name, indicates a lineage associated with temple service. The mention of "son of Immer" connects him to a priestly family, as Immer was one of the priestly divisions established by King David (<a href="/1_chronicles/24-14.htm">1 Chronicles 24:14</a>). The phrase "made repairs opposite his house" suggests a personal investment in the work, highlighting the communal effort in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls. This reflects the principle of stewardship and responsibility, as seen in <a href="/1_timothy/3-5.htm">1 Timothy 3:5</a>, where managing one's household is linked to broader leadership responsibilities.<p><b>and next to him, Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, the guard of the East Gate, made repairs</b><br>Shemaiah, another common biblical name, is identified as the son of Shecaniah, which may indicate a family of some standing or responsibility. The "guard of the East Gate" implies a position of trust and authority, as the East Gate was a significant entrance to the city, often associated with judgment and prophecy (<a href="/ezekiel/43.htm">Ezekiel 43:1-4</a>). The East Gate's significance is further underscored in <a href="/zechariah/14-4.htm">Zechariah 14:4</a>, where it is prophesied that the Messiah will return to Jerusalem from the east. Shemaiah's role in repairing this gate can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate gatekeeper and protector of His people (<a href="/john/10-9.htm">John 10:9</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zadok_son_of_immer.htm">Zadok son of Immer</a></b><br>A priestly figure involved in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall, specifically repairing the section opposite his house. His participation highlights the communal effort in the restoration project.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shemaiah_son_of_shecaniah.htm">Shemaiah son of Shecaniah</a></b><br>A gatekeeper responsible for the East Gate, which was a significant entry point to the city. His involvement underscores the importance of security and vigilance in the community.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/east_gate.htm">East Gate</a></b><br>One of the gates of Jerusalem, symbolically significant as it faced the Mount of Olives and was associated with the coming of the Messiah in Jewish tradition.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebuilding_of_jerusalem's_wall.htm">Rebuilding of Jerusalem's Wall</a></b><br>A major event led by Nehemiah, focusing on the physical and spiritual restoration of the city after the Babylonian exile.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/community_involvement.htm">Community Involvement</a></b><br>The rebuilding of the wall was a collective effort, demonstrating the power of community in achieving God's purposes. Each person had a role, and their contributions were vital.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_responsibility.htm">Personal Responsibility</a></b><br>Zadok repaired the section opposite his house, illustrating the principle of taking responsibility for one's immediate environment and sphere of influence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_vigilance.htm">Spiritual Vigilance</a></b><br>As the guard of the East Gate, Shemaiah's role highlights the need for spiritual vigilance and readiness, guarding our hearts and communities against spiritual threats.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_gates.htm">Symbolism of Gates</a></b><br>The East Gate's significance points to the anticipation of God's presence and the coming of the Messiah, reminding believers to live in expectation of Christ's return.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integration_of_faith_and_work.htm">Integration of Faith and Work</a></b><br>The physical act of rebuilding the wall was an expression of faith, showing that our work can be an act of worship and service to God.<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/names_of_jerusalem's_gates.htm">What are the names of Jerusalem's gates?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where's_the_evidence_for_eliashib's_sheep_gate.htm">In Nehemiah 3:1, where is the archaeological evidence for Eliashib and the Sheep Gate he supposedly rebuilt?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_little_data_on_valley_dung_gates.htm">Nehemiah 3:13-14 references the repair of the Valley Gate and Dung Gate; why is there scant historical or archeological data confirming these gate sites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_all_hear_the_law_in_neh._8_1-3.htm">How could the entire community realistically gather and hear the Law for hours, as stated in Nehemiah 8:1-3?</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>(29) <span class= "bld">Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah.</span>--The name in <a href="/1_chronicles/3-22.htm" title="And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah: and the sons of Shemaiah; Hattush, and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six.">1Chronicles 3:22</a> of a descendant of David.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 29.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah</span> is very possibly the descendant of David mentioned in <a href="/1_chronicles/3-22.htm">1 Chronicles 3:22</a>. He must have been an old man, as his son, Hattush, had returned to Jerusalem with Ezra (<a href="/ezra/8-2.htm">Ezra 8:2, 3</a>); but still he may have taken part in the work. That he was <span class="cmt_word">keeper of the east gate</span> does not militate against this hypothesis, for that post was an honourable one, and it is not to be supposed that all the descendants of David were in flourishing circumstances. By "the east gate"we are perhaps to understand "the water gate towards the east" of ver. 26. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/3-29.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 to them,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחֲרָ֧יו</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥă·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zadok</span><br /><span class="heb">צָד֥וֹק</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·ḏō·wq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6659.htm">Strong's 6659: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zadok -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</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 Immer</span><br /><span class="heb">אִמֵּ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(’im·mêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_564.htm">Strong's 564: </a> </span><span class="str2">Immer -- the name of several Israelites, perhaps also a place in Babylon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">made repairs</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶחֱזִ֛יק</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">opposite</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶ֣גֶד</span> <span class="translit">(ne·ḡeḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5048.htm">Strong's 5048: </a> </span><span class="str2">A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his house,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּית֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bê·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and next to him,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַחֲרָ֤יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’a·ḥă·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shemaiah</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמַֽעְיָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ma‘·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8098.htm">Strong's 8098: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shemaiah -- 'Yah hears', the name of a number of 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 Shecaniah,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁכַנְיָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ḵan·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7935.htm">Strong's 7935: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shecaniah -- 'Yah has taken up His abode', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the guard</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹׁמֵ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(šō·mêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the East</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּזְרָֽח׃</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miz·rāḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4217.htm">Strong's 4217: </a> </span><span class="str2">Place of sunrise, the east</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Gate,</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁ֥עַר</span> <span class="translit">(ša·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, gate</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/3-29.htm">Nehemiah 3:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3-29.htm">Nehemiah 3:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3-29.htm">Nehemiah 3:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3-29.htm">Nehemiah 3:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3-29.htm">Nehemiah 3:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/3-29.htm">Nehemiah 3:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/3-29.htm">Nehemiah 3:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/3-29.htm">Nehemiah 3:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/3-29.htm">Nehemiah 3:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/3-29.htm">Nehemiah 3:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/3-29.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 3:29 After them repaired Zadok the son (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/3-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/3-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:30" /></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>