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Nehemiah 3:17 Next to him, the Levites made repairs under Rehum son of Bani, and next to him, Hashabiah, ruler of a half-district of Keilah, made repairs for his district.
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Beside him, Hashabiah, ruler of half the district of Keilah, carried out repairs for his district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Next to him, repairs were made by a group of Levites working under the supervision of Rehum son of Bani. Then came Hashabiah, the leader of half the district of Keilah, who supervised the building of the wall on behalf of his own district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />After him the Levites repaired: Rehum the son of Bani. Next to him Hashabiah, ruler of half the district of Keilah, repaired for his district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to him, the Levites made repairs under Rehum son of Bani, and next to him, Hashabiah, ruler of a half-district of Keilah, made repairs for his district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani. Next unto him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of the half part of Keilah, in his part.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />After him the Levites, <i>under</i> Rehum the son of Bani, made repairs. Next to him Hashabiah, leader of half the district of Keilah, made repairs for his district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />After him the Levites carried out repairs <i>under</i> Rehum the son of Bani. Next to him Hashabiah, the official of half the district of Keilah, carried out repairs for his district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />After him the Levites carried out repairs under Rehum the son of Bani. Next to him Hashabiah, the official of half the district of Keilah, carried out repairs for his district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />After him the Levites carried out repairs <i>under</i> Rehum the son of Bani. Next to him Hashabiah, the official of half the district of Keilah, carried out repairs for his district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />After him the Levites made repairs <i>under</i> Rehum the son of Bani. Next to him Hashabiah, the official of half the district of Keilah, made repairs for his district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />After him the Levites carried out repairs <i>under</i> Rehum the son of Bani. Next to him Hashabiah, official of half the district of Keilah, carried out repairs for his district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to him the Levites made repairs under Rehum son of Bani. Beside him Hashabiah, ruler of half the district of Keilah, made repairs for his district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to him the Levites made repairs under Rehum son of Bani. Beside him Hashabiah, ruler over half the district of Keilah, made repairs for his district. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani. Next unto him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of half the district of Keilah, for his district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The Levites who worked on the next sections of the wall were Rehum son of Bani; Hashabiah, who ruled half of the district of Keilah and did this work for his district; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani. Next unto him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of half the district of Keilah, for his district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After him the Levites, including Rehum (Bani's son), made repairs. Next to him Hashabiah, the official in charge of half the district of Keilah, made repairs for his district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The following Levites rebuilt the next several sections of the wall: Rehum son of Bani built the next section; Hashabiah, ruler of half of the Keilah District, built the next section on behalf of his district; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Next to him the descendants of Levi, led by Bani's son Rehum, carried on repairs. Next to him Hashabiah, ruling official for half of the Keilah district, did repairs for his district. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to him, the Levites made repairs under Rehum son of Bani, and next to him, Hashabiah, ruler of a half-district of Keilah, made repairs for his district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />After him the Levites worked--Rehum son of Bani and after him Hashabiah, head of half the district of Keilah, for his district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />After him, the Levites made repairs: Rehum the son of Bani, and next to him, Hashabiah, he ruler of half the district of Keilah, made repairs for his district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />After him repaired the Levites Rehum the son of Bani. Next to him repaired Hashabiah the ruler of the half part of Keilah, in his part.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />After him, the Levites—Rehum the son of Bani made repairs. Next to him, Hashabiah, the ruler of half the district of Keilah, made repairs for his district. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />After him the Levites have strengthened, [and] Rehum son of Bani; by his hand Hashabiah, head of the half of the district of Keilah, has strengthened for his district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> After him have the Levites strengthened, and Rehum son of Bani: by his hand hath Hashabiah, head of the half of the district of Keilah, strengthened, for his district.<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 the Levites, Rehum, son of Bani. Upon his hand held fast Hashabiah chief of half the circuit of Keilah to his circuit.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />After him built the Levites, Rehum the son of Benni. After him built Hasebias, lord of half the street of Ceila in his own street. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />After him, the Levites, Rehum, the son of Bani, built. After him, Hashabiah, the leader of one half part of the street of Keilah, built, in his own neighborhood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />After him, these Levites carried out the work of repair: Rehum, son of Bani, and next to him, for his own district, was Hashabiah, administrator of half the district of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />After him the Levites made repairs: Rehum son of Bani; next to him Hashabiah, ruler of half the district of Keilah, made repairs for his district.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />After him repaired the Levite, Rehum the son of Bani. Next to him repaired the ruler of Keilah, as far as Hashabiah.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani. Next unto him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of half the district of Keilah, for his district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />After him repaired the Levites, <i>even</i> Raum the son of Bani: next to him repaired Asabia, ruler of half the district round about Keila, in his district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/3-17.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=591" 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">16</span>Beyond him, Nehemiah son of Azbuk, ruler of a half-district of Beth-zur, made repairs up to a point opposite the tombs of David, as far as the artificial pool and the House of the Mighty. <span class="reftext">17</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 him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: hal·wî·yim (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">the Levites</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: he·ḥĕ·zî·qū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">made repairs</a> <a href="/hebrew/7348.htm" title="7348: rə·ḥūm (N-proper-ms) -- A form of rachuwm; Rechum, the name of a Persian and of three Israelites.">under Rehum</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/1137.htm" title="1137: bā·nî (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From banah; built; Bani, the name of five Israelites.">of Bani,</a> <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.">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/2811.htm" title="2811: ḥă·šaḇ·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Chashabyahuw; from chashab and Yahh; Jah has regarded; Chashabjah, the name of nine Israelites.">Hashabiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar- (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">ruler</a> <a href="/hebrew/2677.htm" title="2677: ḥă·ṣî- (N-msc) -- Half. From chatsah; the half or middle.">of a half-district</a> <a href="/hebrew/6418.htm" title="6418: p̄e·leḵ (N-msc) -- Whorl of a spindle, a district. From an unused root meaning to be round; a circuit; also a spindle; hence, a crutch."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7084.htm" title="7084: qə·‘î·lāh (N-proper-fs) -- A city in Judah. Perhaps from qala' in the sense of inclosing; citadel; Keilah, a place in Palestine.">of Keilah,</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/6418.htm" title="6418: lə·p̄il·kōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Whorl of a spindle, a district. From an unused root meaning to be round; a circuit; also a spindle; hence, a crutch.">for his district.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>Next to him, their countrymen made repairs under Binnui son of Henadad, ruler of the other half-district of Keilah.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-6.htm">Nehemiah 4:6</a></span><br />So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-18.htm">Nehemiah 2:18</a></span><br />I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/5-2.htm">Ezra 5:2</a></span><br />Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, helping them.<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/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="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6</a></span><br />Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-10.htm">Nehemiah 4:10</a></span><br />Meanwhile, the people of Judah said: “The strength of the laborer fails, and there is so much rubble that we will never be able to rebuild the wall.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/5-16.htm">Nehemiah 5:16</a></span><br />Instead, I devoted myself to the construction of the wall, and all my servants were gathered there for the work; we did not acquire any land.<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/12-44.htm">Nehemiah 12:44</a></span><br />And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-9.htm">1 Corinthians 3:9</a></span><br />For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-16.htm">Ephesians 4:16</a></span><br />From Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love through the work of each individual part.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-4.htm">Romans 12:4-5</a></span><br />Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, / so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a></span><br />you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a></span><br />The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ. / For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. / For the body does not consist of one part, but of many. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani. Next to him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of the half part of Keilah, in his part.</p><p class="hdg">the ruler</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/3-16.htm">Nehemiah 3:16</a></b></br> After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Bethzur, unto <i>the place</i> over against the sepulchres of David, and to the pool that was made, and unto the house of the mighty.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/23-4.htm">1 Chronicles 23:4</a></b></br> Of which, twenty and four thousand <i>were</i> to set forward the work of the house of the LORD; and six thousand <i>were</i> officers and judges:</p><p class="hdg">Keilah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-44.htm">Joshua 15:44</a></b></br> And Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/23-1.htm">1 Samuel 23:1,2</a></b></br> Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/10-38.htm">Bani</a> <a href="/ezra/10-8.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-16.htm">District</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-14.htm">Division</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-16.htm">Half</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/ezra/8-24.htm">Hashabiah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-25.htm">Hashabi'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-19.htm">Keilah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-19.htm">Kei'lah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-23.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-16.htm">Official</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-16.htm">Part</a> <a href="/ezra/4-23.htm">Rehum</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-16.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-16.htm">Repairs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-16.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-10.htm">Side</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Bani</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-18.htm">District</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Division</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Half</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-11.htm">Hashabiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-11.htm">Hashabi'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Head</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Keilah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Kei'lah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-1.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Official</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Part</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-25.htm">Rehum</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Repairs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Side</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">The names and order of those who built the wall</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <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 him, the Levites made repairs</b><br>The Levites were members of the tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties and service in the temple. Their involvement in the physical labor of rebuilding the wall highlights the communal effort and spiritual significance of the task. This reflects the principle that all members of the community, regardless of their usual roles, are called to participate in God's work. The Levites' participation underscores the unity and dedication required to accomplish God's purposes.<p><b>under Rehum son of Bani</b><br>Rehum, identified as the son of Bani, suggests a lineage that may have been known for its leadership or service. The mention of his father's name indicates the importance of family heritage and reputation in Jewish culture. This detail also emphasizes the personal commitment of individuals and families to the collective mission of rebuilding Jerusalem's walls, a task that was both a physical and spiritual restoration.<p><b>and next to him, Hashabiah</b><br>Hashabiah is another leader involved in the reconstruction efforts. His name, meaning "Yahweh has considered," reflects the faith and hope placed in God's providence. The mention of multiple leaders working side by side illustrates the collaborative nature of the project, where diverse groups and individuals come together for a common goal.<p><b>ruler of a half-district of Keilah</b><br>Keilah was a town in the lowlands of Judah, known from earlier biblical accounts, such as David's rescue of the city from the Philistines (1 Samuel 23). The reference to a "half-district" suggests administrative divisions within the region, indicating organized governance. Hashabiah's role as a ruler signifies the involvement of local leaders in the broader national effort, highlighting the importance of regional cooperation in achieving the restoration of Jerusalem.<p><b>made repairs for his district</b><br>The phrase indicates a sense of responsibility and stewardship over one's own area. It reflects the biblical principle of being faithful in one's own sphere of influence (<a href="/luke/16-10.htm">Luke 16:10</a>). The focus on repairing one's district underscores the idea that collective success is built on individual contributions. This mirrors the Christian teaching that each believer has a role in building up the body of Christ, as seen in passages like <a href="/ephesians/4-16.htm">Ephesians 4:16</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/r/rehum_son_of_bani.htm">Rehum son of Bani</a></b><br>A Levite involved in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall. The Levites were a tribe set apart for religious duties, emphasizing the spiritual significance of the work.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hashabiah.htm">Hashabiah</a></b><br>A leader responsible for part of the reconstruction. His role as a ruler of half the district of Keilah highlights the cooperation between religious and civic leaders.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a></b><br>Members of the tribe of Levi, traditionally responsible for temple duties. Their involvement in the wall's repair signifies the spiritual dedication to the task.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/k/keilah.htm">Keilah</a></b><br>A district in Judah. The mention of its ruler participating in the repairs underscores the communal effort in rebuilding Jerusalem.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wall_of_jerusalem.htm">The Wall of Jerusalem</a></b><br>The central focus of Nehemiah's mission, representing both physical protection and spiritual renewal for the people of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_purpose.htm">Unity in Purpose</a></b><br>The rebuilding of the wall required cooperation among diverse groups. In the church, unity in purpose strengthens our mission and witness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_and_civic_responsibility.htm">Spiritual and Civic Responsibility</a></b><br>The involvement of both Levites and civic leaders like Hashabiah shows the importance of integrating faith with everyday responsibilities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_work.htm">Commitment to God's Work</a></b><br>The dedication of the workers, including those with religious duties, emphasizes the importance of committing to God's work in all areas of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_service.htm">Leadership and Service</a></b><br>Leaders like Hashabiah demonstrate that true leadership involves active participation and service, not just oversight.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_involvement.htm">Community Involvement</a></b><br>The collective effort in rebuilding the wall serves as a model for community involvement in church and local projects.<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/what_does_'god_is_great'_mean.htm">What does 'God is Great' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_keilah's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What is the significance of Keilah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_goldsmiths_build_the_wall.htm">How do we reconcile Nehemiah 3:8, which mentions goldsmiths and perfumers constructing the wall, with the specialized skills required for such large-scale building? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_nehemiah_12_1-7_priests_verified.htm">In Nehemiah 12:1-7, are there any historical or archaeological records confirming the specific priests and Levites named here?</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>(17) <span class= "bld">The Levites.</span>--The circuit is coming round to the Temple.<p><span class= "bld">Rehum the son of Bani.</span>--The Levites were under him as a body.<p><span class= "bld">In his part.</span>--The other part of the Keilah district (now Kila) is in the next verse.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The ruler of the half part of Keilah</span>. Rather, "ruler of one-half of the region of K." The district within which Keilah stood was divided into two parts, one of which was under Hashabiah and the other under Bavai (ver. 18). Both took part in the work of restoration, and the two working-parties were assigned adjacent portions of the wall <span class="cmt_word">In his</span> <span class="cmt_word">part</span>; Rather, "for his part" - <span class="accented">pro tractu suo</span>, as Rambach renders. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/3-17.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 him,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחֲרָ֛יו</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">the Levites</span><br /><span class="heb">הַלְוִיִּ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(hal·wî·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> </span><span class="str2">Levites -- descendant of Levi</span><br /><br /><span class="word">made repairs</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶחֱזִ֥יקוּ</span> <span class="translit">(he·ḥĕ·zî·qū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural<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">under Rehum</span><br /><span class="heb">רְח֣וּם</span> <span class="translit">(rə·ḥūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7348.htm">Strong's 7348: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rehum -- 'compassion', 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 Bani,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּנִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(bā·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1137.htm">Strong's 1137: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bani -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and next</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to him,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָד֣וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hashabiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲשַׁבְיָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·šaḇ·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2811.htm">Strong's 2811: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hashabiah -- 'Yah has taken account', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ruler</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂר־</span> <span class="translit">(śar-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of a half-district</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲצִי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ṣî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2677.htm">Strong's 2677: </a> </span><span class="str2">The half, middle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Keilah,</span><br /><span class="heb">קְעִילָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(qə·‘î·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7084.htm">Strong's 7084: </a> </span><span class="str2">Keilah -- a city in Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">made repairs</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶחֱזִ֗יק</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">for his district.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפִלְכּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄il·kōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6418.htm">Strong's 6418: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circuit, a spindle, a crutch</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Nehemiah 3:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Nehemiah 3:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Nehemiah 3:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Nehemiah 3:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Nehemiah 3:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Nehemiah 3:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Nehemiah 3:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Nehemiah 3:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Nehemiah 3:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Nehemiah 3:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/3-17.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 3:17 After him repaired the Levites Rehum (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/3-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/3-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:18" /></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>