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They restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> Next was Uzziel son of Harhaiah, a goldsmith by trade, who also worked on the wall. Beyond him was Hananiah, a manufacturer of perfumes. They left out a section of Jerusalem as they built the Broad Wall. <a href="/esv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> Next to them Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, goldsmiths, repaired. Next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, repaired, and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Next to them, Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs. And next to him, Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs. They fortified Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, of the goldsmiths. Next unto him also repaired Hananiah the son of one of the apothecaries, and they fortified Jerusalem unto the broad wall. <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Next to him Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs. Also next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs; and they fortified Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Next to him Uzziel the son of Harhaiah of the goldsmiths made repairs. And next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs, and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Next to him Uzziel the son of Harhaiah of the goldsmiths made repairs. And next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs, and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Next to him Uzziel the son of Harhaiah of the goldsmiths made repairs. And next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs, and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Next to him Uzziel the son of Harhaiah of the goldsmiths made repairs. And next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs, and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. <a href="/amp/nehemiah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Next to them Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs. Next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs, and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. <a href="/csb/nehemiah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After him Uzziel son of Harhaiah, the goldsmith, made repairs, and next to him Hananiah son of the perfumer made repairs. They restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After him Uzziel son of Harhaiah, the goldsmith, made repairs, and next to him Hananiah son of the perfumer made repairs. They restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. <a href="/asv/nehemiah/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, goldsmiths. And next unto him repaired Hananiah one of the perfumers, and they fortified Jerusalem even unto the broad wall. <a href="/cev/nehemiah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Uzziel son of Harhaiah the goldsmith rebuilt the next section. Hananiah the perfume maker rebuilt the section next after that, and it went as far as Broad Wall. <a href="/erv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, goldsmiths. And next unto him repaired Hananiah one of the apothecaries, and they fortified Jerusalem even unto the broad wall. <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Next to them Uzziel, Harhaiah's son, a goldsmith, made repairs. Next to him Hananiah, a perfume maker, made repairs. They left out part of Jerusalem as far as Broad Wall. <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Uzziel son of Harhaiah, a goldsmith, built the next section. Hananiah, a maker of perfumes, built the next section, as far as Broad Wall. <a href="/isv/nehemiah/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> Nearby, Harhaiah's son Uzziel the goldsmith was carrying on repairs, and next to him Hananiah, a perfume-maker, rebuilt Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. <a href="/msb/nehemiah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Next to them, Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs. And next to him, Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs. They fortified Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. <a href="/net/nehemiah/3.htm">NET Bible</a> Uzziel son of Harhaiah, a member of the goldsmiths' guild, worked on the section adjacent to him. Hananiah, a member of the perfumers' guild, worked on the section adjacent to him. They plastered the city wall of Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Next to him, Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, goldsmiths, made repairs. Next to him, Hananiah one of the perfumers made repairs, and they fortified Jerusalem even to the Broad Wall. <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Next to him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, of the goldsmiths. Next to him also repaired Hananiah the son of one of the apothecaries, and they fortified Jerusalem to the broad wall. <a href="/web/nehemiah/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Next to him, Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, goldsmiths, made repairs. Next to him, Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs, and they fortified Jerusalem even to the wide wall. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> By his hand Uzziel son of Harhaiah of the refiners has strengthened; and by his hand Hananiah son of [one of] the compounders has strengthened; and they leave Jerusalem to the broad wall. <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> By his hand hath Uzziel son of Harhaiah of the refiners strengthened; and by his hand hath Hananiah son of one of the compounders strengthened; and they leave Jerusalem unto the broad wall. <a href="/slt/nehemiah/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Upon his hand held fast Uzziel son of Harhaiah of the goldsmiths. And upon his hand held fast Hananiah son of the perfumers; and they will leave Jerusalem even to the broad wall.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And next to him built Eziel the son of Araia the goldsmith: and next to him built Ananias the son of the perfumer: and they left Jerusalem unto the wall of the broad street. <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And beside him, Uzziel, the son of Harhaiah the goldsmith, built. And beside him, Hananiah, the son of the perfumer, built. And they left aside Jerusalem as far as the wall of the broad street. <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Next to them the work of repair was carried out by Uzziel, son of Harhaiah, a member of the goldsmiths’ guild, and at his side was Hananiah, one of the perfumers’ guild. They restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Next to them Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs. Next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs; and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Next to them Uzziel the son of Hadaiah, the son of Zeraphiah, repaired. Next to him Hananiah the son of Karahiah repaired, and they left Jerusalem when the wall was well extended. <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Uziel, son of Khadiah, son of Tseraphiah, repaired the border, and KhananYah, son of Qerakhiah, repaired the border, and they left Jerusalem when its wall was enlarged.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, goldsmiths. And next unto him repaired Hananiah one of the perfumers, and they restored Jerusalem even unto the broad wall. <a href="/sep/nehemiah/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And next to him Oziel the son of Arachias of the smiths, carried on the repairs: and next to them Ananias the son of one of the apothecaries repaired, and they finished Jerusalem to the broad wall. <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=479" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm">The Builders of the Walls</a> …7Next 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. 8<a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (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·ḏōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">to them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5816.htm" title="5816: ‘uz·zî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- My strength is God, the name of several Isr. From oz and 'el; strength of God; Uzziel, the name of six Israelites.">Uzziel</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/2736.htm" title="2736: ḥar·hă·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Charhajah.; from charah and Yahh; fearing Jah; Charhajah, an Israelite.">of Harhaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6884.htm" title="6884: ṣō·rə·p̄ī·ms (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To smelt, refine, test. A primitive root; to fuse, i.e. Refine.">one of the goldsmiths,</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/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.">and next</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">to him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2608.htm" title="2608: ḥă·nan·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Chananyahuw; from chanan and Yahh; Jah has favored; Chananjah, the name of thirteen Israelites.">Hananiah</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/7546.htm" title="7546: hā·raq·qā·ḥîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Ointment maker, perfumer. From raqach; a male perfumer.">of the perfumer</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/5800.htm" title="5800: way·ya·‘az·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To loosen, relinquish, permit. A primitive root; to loosen, i.e. Relinquish, permit, etc.">They fortified</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/7342.htm" title="7342: hā·rə·ḥā·ḇāh (Art:: Adj-fs) -- Wide, broad. From rachab; roomy, in any direction, literally or figuratively.">far as the Broad</a> <a href="/hebrew/2346.htm" title="2346: ha·ḥō·w·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- A wall. Feminine active participle of an unused root apparently meaning to join; a wall of protection.">Wall.</a> 9Next to them, Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/nehemiah/2-18.htm">Nehemiah 2:18</a> 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. <a href="/nehemiah/4-6.htm">Nehemiah 4:6</a> 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. <a href="/nehemiah/6-15.htm">Nehemiah 6:15-16</a> 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. <a href="/ezra/4-3.htm">Ezra 4:3</a> 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.” <a href="/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14</a> 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. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-5.htm">1 Chronicles 29:5</a> for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who is willing to consecrate himself to the LORD today?” <a href="/2_chronicles/24-13.htm">2 Chronicles 24:13</a> So the workmen labored, and in their hands the repair work progressed. They restored the house of God according to its specifications, and they reinforced it. <a href="/isaiah/58-12.htm">Isaiah 58:12</a> 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. <a href="/haggai/1-14.htm">Haggai 1:14</a> So the LORD stirred the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and began the work on the house of the LORD of Hosts, their God, <a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6-9</a> So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. / What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. Then he will bring forth the capstone accompanied by shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’” / Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, ... <a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">Matthew 26:6-13</a> While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, / a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table. / When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste? ... <a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Mark 14:3-9</a> While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head. / Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume? / It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her. ... <a href="/luke/10-38.htm">Luke 10:38-42</a> As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. / She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message. / But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!” ... <a href="/john/12-3.htm">John 12:3-8</a> Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. / But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked, / “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Next to him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, of the goldsmiths. Next to him also repaired Hananiah the son of one of the apothecaries, and they fortified Jerusalem to the broad wall.the goldsmiths<a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Nehemiah 3:31,32</a> After him repaired Malchiah the goldsmith's son unto the place of the Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate Miphkad, and to the going up of the corner… <a href="/isaiah/46-6.htm">Isaiah 46:6</a> They lavish gold out of the bag, and weigh silver in the balance, and hire a goldsmith; and he maketh it a god: they fall down, yea, they worship.of the apothecaries<a href="/genesis/50-2.htm">Genesis 50:2</a> And Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his father: and the physicians embalmed Israel.<a href="/exodus/30-25.htm">Exodus 30:25</a> And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an holy anointing oil.<a href="/ecclesiastes/10-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:1</a> Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.fortified.<a href="/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Nehemiah 12:38</a> And the other company of them that gave thanks went over against them, and I after them, and the half of the people upon the wall, from beyond the tower of the furnaces even unto the broad wall;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/16-14.htm">Apothecaries</a> <a href="/ezra/10-9.htm">Broad</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-2.htm">Building</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Far</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-19.htm">Fortified</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-32.htm">Goldsmiths</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-17.htm">Gold-Worker</a> <a href="/ezra/10-28.htm">Hananiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-20.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-14.htm">Perfumers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Repairs</a> <a href="/ezra/6-5.htm">Restored</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-14.htm">Uzziel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-14.htm">Uz'ziel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Wall</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-6.htm">Wide</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/16-14.htm">Apothecaries</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-4.htm">Broad</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-14.htm">Building</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Far</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-25.htm">Fortified</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Goldsmiths</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-19.htm">Gold-Worker</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-30.htm">Hananiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-13.htm">Perfumers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Repairs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-11.htm">Restored</a> <a href="/exodus/6-18.htm">Uzziel</a> <a href="/exodus/6-18.htm">Uz'ziel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Wall</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-4.htm">Wide</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 3</div>1. <a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">The names and order of those who built the wall</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>Next to them, Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs. Uzziel, identified as the son of Harhaiah, represents the skilled artisans of Jerusalem who contributed to the rebuilding efforts. Goldsmiths were highly regarded for their craftsmanship and precision, often working with valuable materials. Their involvement in construction highlights the communal effort and the willingness of all societal classes to participate in the restoration of Jerusalem's walls. This reflects the unity and dedication of the people, reminiscent of the body of Christ working together with diverse gifts (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>).And next to him, Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs. Hananiah, a perfumer, signifies the inclusion of various trades in the rebuilding process. Perfumers were responsible for creating incense and anointing oils, essential for worship and daily life in ancient Israel. Their participation underscores the spiritual significance of the work, as the restoration of the walls was not just a physical task but a spiritual renewal. This can be seen as a type of Christ, who brings restoration and healing, much like the fragrant offerings in the temple (<a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Ephesians 5:2</a>).They fortified Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. The Broad Wall is an archaeological feature in Jerusalem, believed to have been constructed during the reign of King Hezekiah (<a href="/2_kings/18-7.htm">2 Kings 18:7-8</a>) to protect the city from Assyrian invasion. Its mention here indicates the strategic importance of this section of the wall and the thoroughness of Nehemiah's rebuilding efforts. The fortification of Jerusalem symbolizes the protection and security found in God's provision and the fulfillment of His promises to His people. This act of rebuilding can be seen as a precursor to the ultimate protection and salvation offered through Jesus Christ, the cornerstone (<a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/u/uzziel_son_of_harhaiah.htm">Uzziel son of Harhaiah</a> A goldsmith involved in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall. His participation highlights the diverse group of people contributing to the work, regardless of their usual professions. 2. <a href="/topical/h/hananiah.htm">Hananiah</a> A perfumer who also took part in the repairs. His involvement signifies that the work of God requires the participation of all, regardless of their primary skills or trades. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_broad_wall.htm">The Broad Wall</a> A significant section of Jerusalem's wall that was being restored. This location underscores the importance of fortifying the city both physically and spiritually.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/diversity_in_unity.htm">Diversity in Unity</a> The rebuilding of the wall involved people from various professions, illustrating that God's work requires a collective effort from all believers, regardless of their background or skills. <a href="/topical/w/willingness_to_serve.htm">Willingness to Serve</a> Uzziel and Hananiah's participation shows the importance of being willing to step out of one's comfort zone to serve God's purposes. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_fortification.htm">Spiritual Fortification</a> Just as the Broad Wall was restored for protection, believers are called to fortify their spiritual lives through community and obedience to God's Word. <a href="/topical/g/god's_equipping.htm">God's Equipping</a> God equips His people with the necessary skills and abilities to accomplish His work, as seen in the diverse talents of those rebuilding the wall.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 3</a> <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> <a href="/q/why_aren't_nehemiah_3_work_groups_recorded.htm">Why do historical records outside the Bible make no clear mention of the extensive work groups listed throughout Nehemiah 3? </a> <a href="/q/is_52_days_realistic_for_the_wall's_build.htm">If Nehemiah 3 aligns with Nehemiah 6:15 about completing the wall in just 52 days, is this timeline even possible with ancient technology and labor constraints?</a> <a href="/q/what's_jerusalem's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What is Jerusalem's significance in the Bible?</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>(8) And they fortified Jerusalem unto the broad wall.--The word translated "fortified" means literally left, and this yields a good sense: they left Jerusalem untouched as far as a certain portion of the wall extended which needed no restoration. The gate of Ephraim was in this (see <a href="/context/nehemiah/12-38.htm" title="And the other company of them that gave thanks went over against them, and I after them, and the half of the people on the wall, from beyond the tower of the furnaces even to the broad wall;">Nehemiah 12:38-39</a>); and it is significant that nothing is said about the rebuilding of this important gate.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8.- Hananiah the son of one of the apothecaries. Or "the son of Harak-kashim." They fortified Jerusalem unto the broad wall. The Septuagint has κατέ&#x3 <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Next עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against to them, יָד֣וֹ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand Uzziel עֻזִּיאֵ֤ל (‘uz·zî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5816.htm">Strong's 5816: </a> Uzziel -- 'my strength is God', the name of several Israelites son בֶּֽן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Harhaiah, חַרְהֲיָה֙ (ḥar·hă·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2736.htm">Strong's 2736: </a> Charhajah one of the goldsmiths, צֽוֹרְפִ֔ים (ṣō·wr·p̄îm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6884.htm">Strong's 6884: </a> To smelt, refine, test made repairs, הֶחֱזִ֗יק (he·ḥĕ·zîq) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer and next וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against to him, יָד֣וֹ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand Hananiah חֲנַנְיָ֖ה (ḥă·nan·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2608.htm">Strong's 2608: </a> Hananiah -- 'Yah has been gracious', the name of a number of Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of the perfumer הָרַקָּחִ֑ים (hā·raq·qā·ḥîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7546.htm">Strong's 7546: </a> Ointment maker, perfumer made repairs. הֶחֱזִ֔יק (he·ḥĕ·zîq) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer They fortified וַיַּֽעַזְבוּ֙ (way·ya·‘az·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5800.htm">Strong's 5800: </a> To loosen, relinquish, permit Jerusalem יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel as עַ֖ד (‘aḏ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while far as the Broad הָרְחָבָֽה׃ (hā·rə·ḥā·ḇāh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7342.htm">Strong's 7342: </a> Wide, broad Wall. הַחוֹמָ֥ה (ha·ḥō·w·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2346.htm">Strong's 2346: </a> A wall of protection <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Nehemiah 3:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Nehemiah 3:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Nehemiah 3:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Nehemiah 3:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Nehemiah 3:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Nehemiah 3:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Nehemiah 3:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Nehemiah 3:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Nehemiah 3:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Nehemiah 3:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-8.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 3:8 Next to him repaired Uzziel the son (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/3-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:9" /></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>