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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/nehemiah/3.htm">New International Version</a> Next to him, Baruch son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from the angle to the entrance of the house of Eliashib the high priest. <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> Next to him was Baruch son of Zabbai, who zealously repaired an additional section from the angle to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. <a href="/esv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> After him Baruch the son of Zabbai repaired another section from the buttress to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Next to him, Baruch son of Zabbai diligently repaired another section, from the angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest. <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3.htm">King James Bible</a> After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired the other piece, from the turning of the wall unto the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/3.htm">New King James Version</a> After him Baruch the son of Zabbai carefully repaired the other section, from the buttress to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> After him Baruch the son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from the Angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest. <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> After him Baruch the son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from the Angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest. <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> After him Baruch the son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from the Angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest. <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> After him Baruch the son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from the Angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest. <a href="/amp/nehemiah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> After him Baruch son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section [toward the hill], from the Angle [in the wall] to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. <a href="/csb/nehemiah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After him Baruch son of Zabbai diligently repaired another section, from the Angle to the door of the house of the high priest Eliashib. <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After him Baruch son of Zabbai diligently repaired another section, from the Angle to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. <a href="/asv/nehemiah/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired another portion, from the turning of the wall unto the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. <a href="/cev/nehemiah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Baruch son of Zabbai eagerly rebuilt the section of the wall that went all the way to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest; <a href="/erv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired another portion, from the turning of the wall unto the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> After him Baruch, Zabbai's son, made repairs on a section from the Angle to the door of the house of the chief priest Eliashib. <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Baruch son of Zabbai built the next section, as far as the entrance to the house of the High Priest Eliashib; <a href="/isv/nehemiah/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> Next to him Zabbai's son Baruch worked valiantly on another section from the angle of the wall as far as the door to the house belonging to Eliashib the high priest. <a href="/msb/nehemiah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Next to him, Baruch son of Zabbai diligently repaired another section, from the angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest. <a href="/net/nehemiah/3.htm">NET Bible</a> After him Baruch son of Zabbai worked on another section, from the buttress to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> After him, Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired another portion, from the turning of the wall to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> After him Baruch the son of Zabbai, earnestly repaired the other piece, from the turning of the wall to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. <a href="/web/nehemiah/3.htm">World English Bible</a> After him, Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired another portion, from the turning of the wall to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> After him Baruch son of Zabbai has hurried to strengthen a second measure from the angle to the opening of the house of Eliashib the high priest. <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> After him hath Baruch son of Zabbai hastened to strengthen a second measure from the angle unto the opening of the house of Eliashib the high priest. <a href="/slt/nehemiah/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And after him Barach son of Zabbai, being ardent, held fast the second measure from the corner even to the entrance of the house of Eliashib the great priest.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> After him in the mount Baruch the son of Zachai built another measure, from the corner to the door of the house of Eliasib the high priest. <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> After him, at the mount, Baruch, the son of Zabbai, built another measure, from the corner even to the door of the house of Eliashib, the great priest. <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Bible</a> After him, Baruch, son of Zabbai, repaired the adjoining sector from the Corner to the entrance of the house of Eliashib, the high priest. <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> After him Baruch son of Zabbai repaired another section from the Angle to the door of the house of the high priest Eliashib.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> After him Baruch the son of Zaccai undertook and earnestly repaired the other section, as far as the turning of the wall to the door of the house of Eliashab the high priest. <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And after him Baruk, son of Zakki took and fortified the second section unto Qamtsua and unto the door of the house of Elishab, the High Priest.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> After him Baruch the son of Zaccai earnestly repaired another portion, from the Turning unto the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. <a href="/sep/nehemiah/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> After him repaired Baruch the son of Zabu, a second portion, from the corner as far as the door of the house of Eliasub the high priest. <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/3-20.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=624" 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> …19And next to him, Ezer son of Jeshua, ruler of Mizpah, repaired another section opposite the Ascent to the Armory, near the angle in the wall. 20<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 him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1263.htm" title="1263: bā·rūḵ (N-proper-ms) -- Blessed, three Isr. Passive participle from barak; blessed; Baruk, the name of three Israelites.">Baruch</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/2079.htm" title="2079: zab·bay (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite. Probably by orthographical error for Zakkay; Zabbai, An Israelite.">of Zabbai</a> <a href="/hebrew/2734.htm" title="2734: he·ḥĕ·rāh (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To burn or be kindled with anger. A primitive root; to glow or grow warm; figuratively to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy.">diligently</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.">repaired</a> <a href="/hebrew/8145.htm" title="8145: šê·nîṯ (Number-ofs) -- Second (an ord. number). From shanah; properly, double, i.e. Second; also adverbially, again.">another</a> <a href="/hebrew/4060.htm" title="4060: mid·dāh (N-fs) -- Feminine of mad; properly, extension, i.e. Height or breadth; also a measure; hence a portion or a vestment; specifically, tribute.">section,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/4740.htm" title="4740: ham·miq·ṣō·w·a‘ (Art:: N-ms) -- A corner buttress. Or maqtsoa; or maqtso-ah; from qatsa' in the denominative sense of bending; an angle or recess.">the angle</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.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/6607.htm" title="6607: pe·ṯaḥ (N-msc) -- Opening, doorway, entrance. From pathach; an opening, i.e. Door or entrance way.">the doorway</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/475.htm" title="475: ’el·yā·šîḇ (N-proper-ms) -- God restores, the name of several Isr. From 'el and shuwb; God will restore; Eljashib, the name of six Israelites.">of Eliashib</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: hag·gā·ḏō·wl (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">the high</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hên (Art:: N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">priest.</a> 21Next to him, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, repaired another section, from the doorway of the house of Eliashib to the end of the house.…<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/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/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="/ezra/5-8.htm">Ezra 5:8</a> Let it be known to the king that we went into the province of Judah, to the house of the great God. The people are rebuilding it with large stones and placing timbers in the walls. This work is being carried out diligently and is prospering in their hands. <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="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a> Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. <a href="/philippians/2-14.htm">Philippians 2:14-15</a> Do everything without complaining or arguing, / so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world <a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23</a> Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, <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="/2_chronicles/29-34.htm">2 Chronicles 29:34</a> However, since there were not enough priests to skin all the burnt offerings, their Levite brothers helped them until the work was finished and until the priests had consecrated themselves. For the Levites had been more diligent in consecrating themselves than the priests had been. <a href="/proverbs/22-29.htm">Proverbs 22:29</a> Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men. <a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Romans 12:11</a> Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. <a href="/ephesians/6-7.htm">Ephesians 6:7</a> Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men, <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:3</a> and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10-11</a> As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. / If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/exodus/36-1.htm">Exodus 36:1-2</a> “So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.” / Then Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired the other piece, from the turning of the wall to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest.Zabbai.<a href="/ecclesiastes/9-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:10</a> Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.<a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Romans 12:11</a> Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;Eliashib<a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Nehemiah 3:1,21</a> Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel… <a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Nehemiah 12:22,23</a> The Levites in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, were recorded chief of the fathers: also the priests, to the reign of Darius the Persian… <a href="/nehemiah/13-4.htm">Nehemiah 13:4,28</a> And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Angle</a> <a href="/jeremiah/45-2.htm">Baruch</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-15.htm">Door</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-14.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-15.htm">Earnestly</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Eliashib</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Eli'ashib</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-14.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-15.htm">Entry</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-14.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-5.htm">Hastened</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">High</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-16.htm">House</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/ezra/6-16.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Part</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Second</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Section</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Wall</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Work</a> <a href="/ezra/10-28.htm">Zabbai</a> <a href="/ezra/10-28.htm">Zab'bai</a> <a href="/ezra/2-9.htm">Zaccai</a> <a href="/galatians/4-18.htm">Zealously</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/3-24.htm">Angle</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-6.htm">Baruch</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Door</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/job/7-2.htm">Earnestly</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Eliashib</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Eli'ashib</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-3.htm">Entry</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-6.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/esther/3-15.htm">Hastened</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-25.htm">High</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">House</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Part</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-65.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Second</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Section</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-9.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-24.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-23.htm">Wall</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Work</a> <a href="/ezra/10-28.htm">Zabbai</a> <a href="/ezra/10-28.htm">Zab'bai</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-14.htm">Zaccai</a> <a href="/galatians/4-17.htm">Zealously</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'; 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The work was organized in sections, with each group responsible for a specific part. This reflects the unity and shared purpose among the Israelites, reminiscent of the body of Christ working together in the New Testament (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>).Baruch son of Zabbai Baruch is noted for his zeal and diligence in the work. His name means "blessed," which may signify his dedication and the favor he found in God's eyes. The mention of his father, Zabbai, helps to identify him within the community, emphasizing the importance of family lineage in Jewish culture.diligently repaired another section Baruch's diligence is highlighted, suggesting he worked with exceptional fervor. This serves as an example of how believers are called to work heartily as for the Lord (<a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23</a>). The term "another section" indicates that the work was divided into manageable parts, showcasing the strategic planning involved in the reconstruction.from the angle to the doorway The "angle" refers to a corner or turning point in the wall, which would have been a structurally significant area requiring careful attention. The "doorway" suggests an entrance, possibly a gate, which was crucial for the city's defense and daily activities. This highlights the importance of securing vulnerable points, akin to guarding one's heart (<a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a>).of the house of Eliashib the high priest Eliashib was the high priest at the time, and his house's proximity to the wall indicates his influential position. The high priest's involvement in the rebuilding effort underscores the spiritual leadership and responsibility in guiding the people. This can be seen as a type of Christ, our High Priest, who leads and intercedes for His people (<a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/b/baruch_son_of_zabbai.htm">Baruch son of Zabbai</a> A dedicated worker who is noted for his diligence in repairing the wall. His name means "blessed" in Hebrew, indicating a person of favor and commitment. 2. <a href="/topical/e/eliashib_the_high_priest.htm">Eliashib the high priest</a> The high priest during Nehemiah's time, responsible for spiritual leadership. His house is a significant landmark in the rebuilding effort. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_wall_of_jerusalem.htm">The Wall of Jerusalem</a> The focus of Nehemiah's rebuilding project, symbolizing protection, identity, and restoration for the people of Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_angle.htm">The Angle</a> A specific section of the wall, indicating the detailed and organized approach to the reconstruction. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_doorway_of_the_house_of_eliashib.htm">The Doorway of the House of Eliashib</a> A specific location that highlights the importance of the high priest's residence in the community and the project.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/diligence_in_service.htm">Diligence in Service</a> Baruch's example teaches us the importance of working diligently in our service to God. Our efforts, no matter how small, contribute to the greater work of God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/s/significance_of_leadership.htm">Significance of Leadership</a> The mention of Eliashib's house underscores the role of spiritual leaders in guiding and supporting community efforts. Leaders should be involved and visible in the work of restoration. <a href="/topical/a/attention_to_detail.htm">Attention to Detail</a> The specific mention of the angle and doorway shows the importance of attention to detail in our tasks. Every part of God's work is significant and requires careful attention. <a href="/topical/c/community_effort.htm">Community Effort</a> The rebuilding of the wall was a collective effort, reminding us that God's work often requires collaboration and unity among His people. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">Legacy of Faithfulness</a> Baruch's diligence is recorded in Scripture, showing that our faithful service leaves a lasting legacy that honors God.<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/who_authored_the_books_of_the_bible.htm">Who authored the books of the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_faith_align_with_israel's_disasters.htm">If Hezekiah's faith in Isaiah 37 supposedly led to Jerusalem's deliverance, how does this align with other biblical passages where faith did not prevent disasters for Israel?</a> <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> <a href="/q/names_of_jerusalem's_gates.htm">What are the names of Jerusalem's gates?</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>(20) Earnestly repaired the other piece.--The reason of this man's emulation in building near the high priest's house does not appear.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - Earnestly repaired. So Gesenius, Pool, and Bertheau. The construction is not free from difficulty, and the reading is somewhat doubtful (the Vulgate "in monte" showing a different one); but on the whole the translation of the A. V. may stand. Baruch has the high honour of being singled out for special praise, as having shown a burning zeal which deserved this recompense. He rapidly accomplished the task first set him, the mention of which must have accidentally fallen out (see the comment on ver. 11), and now undertook a "second piece," which extended from the north-western angle of the inner wall to the door of the high priest's house. It would seem that this door was in the wall, upon which the house must have abutted (see the next verse). <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/3-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Next to him, אַחֲרָ֨יו (’a·ḥă·rāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part Baruch בָּר֥וּךְ (bā·rūḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1263.htm">Strong's 1263: </a> Baruch -- 'blessed', three Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Zabbai זַכַּ֖י (zak·kay) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2079.htm">Strong's 2079: </a> Zabbai -- an Israelite diligently הֶחֱרָ֧ה (he·ḥĕ·rāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2734.htm">Strong's 2734: </a> To glow, grow warm, to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy repaired הֶחֱזִ֛יק (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 another שֵׁנִ֑ית (šê·nîṯ) Number - ordinal feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8145.htm">Strong's 8145: </a> Second (an ordinal number) section, מִדָּ֣ה (mid·dāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4060.htm">Strong's 4060: </a> Extension, height, breadth, a measure, a portion, a vestment, tribute from מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of the angle הַ֨מִּקְצ֔וֹעַ (ham·miq·ṣō·w·a‘) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4740.htm">Strong's 4740: </a> A corner buttress to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while from the doorway פֶּ֙תַח֙ (pe·ṯaḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6607.htm">Strong's 6607: </a> An opening, door, entrance way of the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of Eliashib אֶלְיָשִׁ֔יב (’el·yā·šîḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_475.htm">Strong's 475: </a> Eliashib -- 'God restores', the name of several Israelites the high הַגָּדֽוֹל׃ (hag·gā·ḏō·wl) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent priest. הַכֹּהֵ֖ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/3-20.htm">Nehemiah 3:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3-20.htm">Nehemiah 3:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/3-20.htm">Nehemiah 3:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3-20.htm">Nehemiah 3:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3-20.htm">Nehemiah 3:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/3-20.htm">Nehemiah 3:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/3-20.htm">Nehemiah 3:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/3-20.htm">Nehemiah 3:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/3-20.htm">Nehemiah 3:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/3-20.htm">Nehemiah 3:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-20.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 3:20 After him Baruch the son of Zabbai (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:21" /></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>