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Then he continued as far as the upper room at the corner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />After him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, repaired as far as the house of the temple servants and of the merchants, opposite the Muster Gate, and to the upper chamber of the corner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to him, Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and the merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate, and as far as the upper room above the corner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />After him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the Nethinim and of the merchants, in front of the Miphkad Gate, and as far as the upper room at the corner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />After him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, carried out repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and of the merchants, in front of the Inspection Gate and as far as the upper room of the corner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />After him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, carried out repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and of the merchants, in front of the Inspection Gate and as far as the upper room of the corner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />After him Malchijah one of the goldsmiths, carried out repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and of the merchants, in front of the Inspection Gate and as far as the upper room of the corner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />After him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and of the merchants, in front of the Inspection Gate, and as far as the upper room of the corner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />After him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, carried out repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and of the merchants, in front of the Inspection Gate and as far as the upper room of the corner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs to the house of the temple servants and the merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate, and as far as the upstairs room on the corner.<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 Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs to the house of the temple servants and the merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate, and as far as the upper room of the corner. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />After him repaired Malchijah one of the goldsmiths unto the house of the Nethinim, and of the merchants, over against the gate of Hammiphkad, and to the ascent of the corner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Malchijah, a goldsmith, rebuilt the next section, as far as the house used by the temple workers and merchants. This area was across from Gathering Gate, near the room on top of the wall at the northeast corner. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />After him repaired Malchijah one of the goldsmiths unto the house of the Nethinim, and of the merchants, over against the gate of Hammiphkad, and to the ascent of the corner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After him Malchiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the building that housed the temple servants and merchants across from Inspection Gate and as far as the upper room at the corner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Malchijah, a goldsmith, built the next section, as far as the building used by the Temple workers and the merchants, which was by the Miphkad Gate to the Temple, near the room on top of the northeast corner of the wall. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Next to him, Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, carried on repairs up to the house of the Temple Servants and the merchants, up to the Muster Gate as far as the ascent to the corner. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to him, Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and the merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate, and as far as the upper room above the corner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />After him Malkijah, one of the goldsmiths, worked as far as the house of the temple servants and the traders, opposite the Inspection Gate, and up to the room above the corner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />After him, Malchijah one of the goldsmiths to the house of the Nethinim, and of the merchants, made repairs over against the Miphkad Gate, and to the ascent of the corner.<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 Malchiah the goldsmith's son, to the place of the Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate Miphkad, and to the ascent of the corner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />After him, Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths to the house of the temple servants, and of the merchants, made repairs opposite the gate of Hammiphkad and to the ascent of the corner. <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 Malchijah son of the refiner has strengthened, to the house of the Nethinim, and of the merchants, opposite the Miphkad Gate, and to the ascent of the corner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> After him hath Malchijah son of the refiner strengthened, unto the house of the Nethinim, and of the merchants, over-against the gate of the Miphkad, and unto the ascent of the corner.<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 Malchiah son of the goldsmith, even to the house of the Nethinims, and the merchants before the gate of the review, and even to the going up of the turning.<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 Melcias the goldsmith's son built unto the house of the Nathinites, and of the sellers of small wares, over against the judgment gate, and unto the chamber of the corner. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />After him, Malchijah, the son of the goldsmith, built, even up to the house of the temple servants and of the sellers of small items, opposite the judgment gate, and even to the upper room of the corner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />After him, Malchijah, a member of the goldsmiths’ guild, carried out the work of repair as far as the quarters of the temple servants and the merchants, in front of the Gate of Inspection and as far as the upper chamber of the Angle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />After him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and of the merchants, opposite the Muster Gate, and to the upper room of the corner.<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 Melachiah the son of Zepaniah as far as the house of Nethanites and of the dealers in herb drugs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />After him Melakiah, son of Tseraphiah, fortified unto the house of the Nethanites and the Rekalites.<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 Malchijah one of the goldsmiths unto the house of the Nethinim, and of the merchants, over against the gate of Hammiphkad, and to the upper chamber of the corner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />After him repaired Melchia the son of Sarephi as far as the house of the Nathinim, and the chapmen over against the gate of Maphecad, and as far as the steps of the corner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/3-31.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=740" 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">30</span>Next to him, Hananiah son of Shelemiah, as well as Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired another section. Next to them, Meshullam son of Berechiah made repairs opposite his own quarters. <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ʾa·ḥă·rē (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/4441.htm" title="4441: mal·kî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Malkiyahuw,; from melek and Yahh; king of Jah; Malkijah, the name of ten Israelites.">Malchijah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">one of the goldsmiths,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6885.htm" title="6885: haṣ·ṣō·rə·p̄î (Art:: N-ms) -- Goldsmiths. From tsaraph; refiner; Tsorephi, an Israelite."></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/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 far as</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/5411.htm" title="5411: han·nə·ṯî·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Temple servants. Or Nathuwn, from nathan; one given, i.e. the Nethinim, or Temple-servants.">of the temple servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/7402.htm" title="7402: wə·hā·rō·ḵə·lîm (Conj-w, Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- Probably to go about. A primitive root; to travel for trading.">and the merchants,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: ne·ḡeḏ (Prep) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before.">opposite</a> <a href="/hebrew/4662.htm" title="4662: ham·mip̄·qāḏ (Art:: N-ms) -- From paqad; an appointment, i.e. Mandate; concretely, a designated spot; specifically, a census.">the Inspection</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: ša·‘ar (N-msc) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">Gate,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ (Conj-w:: 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.">and as</a> <a href="/hebrew/5944.htm" title="5944: ‘ă·lî·yaṯ (N-fsc) -- A roof chamber. Feminine from alah; something lofty, i.e. A stair-way; also a second-story room; figuratively, the sky.">far as the upper room</a> <a href="/hebrew/6438.htm" title="6438: hap·pin·nāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A corner. Feminine of pen; an angle; by implication, a pinnacle; figuratively, a chieftain.">above the corner.</a> </span><span class="reftext">32</span>And between the upper room above the corner and the Sheep Gate, the goldsmiths and merchants made repairs.…<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/12-39.htm">Nehemiah 12:39</a></span><br />over the Gate of Ephraim, the Jeshanah Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate. And they stopped at the Gate of the Guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-8.htm">Nehemiah 2:8</a></span><br />And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the king’s forest, so that he will give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel to the temple, for the city wall, and for the house I will occupy.” And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/6-1.htm">Nehemiah 6:1</a></span><br />When Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of our enemies heard that I had rebuilt the wall and not a gap was left—though to that time I had not yet installed the doors in the gates—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-1.htm">Nehemiah 4:1</a></span><br />Now when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he was furious and filled with indignation. He ridiculed the Jews<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-3.htm">Nehemiah 7:3</a></span><br />And I told them, “Do not open the gates of Jerusalem until the sun is hot. While the guards are on duty, keep the doors shut and securely fastened. And appoint the residents of Jerusalem as guards, some at their posts and some at their own homes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-14.htm">Nehemiah 13:14</a></span><br />Remember me for this, O my God, and do not blot out my deeds of loving devotion for the house of my God and for its services.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/4-12.htm">Ezra 4:12</a></span><br />Let it be known to the king that the Jews who came from you to us have returned to Jerusalem and are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city. They are restoring its walls and repairing its foundations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14</a></span><br />So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/9-9.htm">Ezra 9:9</a></span><br />Though we are slaves, our God has not forsaken us in our bondage, but He has extended to us grace in the sight of the kings of Persia, giving us new life to rebuild the house of our God and repair its ruins, and giving us a wall of protection in Judah and Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-15.htm">1 Kings 9:15</a></span><br />This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon imposed to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, and the wall of Jerusalem, as well as Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-5.htm">2 Chronicles 8:5</a></span><br />He rebuilt Upper and Lower Beth-horon as fortified cities with walls, gates, and bars,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-12.htm">Isaiah 58:12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-38.htm">Jeremiah 31:38</a></span><br />“The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/1-16.htm">Zechariah 1:16</a></span><br />Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I will return to Jerusalem with mercy, and there My house will be rebuilt, declares the LORD of Hosts, and a measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/2-5.htm">Zechariah 2:5</a></span><br />For I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the LORD, and I will be the glory within it.’”</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 Malchiah the goldsmith's son to the place of the Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate Miphkad, and to the going up of the corner.</p><p class="hdg">the goldsmith's</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Nehemiah 3:8,32</a></b></br> Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, of the goldsmiths. 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This highlights the communal effort and unity among the Israelites, as people from various trades and backgrounds contributed to the work. Goldsmiths were skilled artisans, suggesting that the work on the wall required precision and care, much like their usual craft. This phrase emphasizes the importance of each individual's contribution to the collective goal, reflecting the body of Christ where each member has a unique role (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>).<p><b>as far as the house of the temple servants and the merchants</b><br>The mention of the house of the temple servants and the merchants indicates the proximity of the wall repairs to areas of economic and religious significance. Temple servants, or Nethinim, were assigned to assist the Levites in the temple, showing the integration of religious service with the city's infrastructure. Merchants played a crucial role in the economy, and their inclusion in the narrative underscores the importance of commerce in Jerusalem. This reflects the interconnectedness of faith and daily life, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Proverbs 31:10-31</a>, where commerce and piety coexist.<p><b>opposite the Inspection Gate</b><br>The Inspection Gate, also known as the Muster Gate, was likely used for military and administrative purposes, possibly for mustering troops or conducting official inspections. Its strategic location underscores the importance of security and order in the city. This gate's mention may symbolize the need for vigilance and readiness, akin to the spiritual readiness encouraged in <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>, where believers are called to put on the full armor of God.<p><b>and as far as the upper room above the corner</b><br>The upper room above the corner suggests a specific architectural feature, possibly a tower or elevated structure, providing a vantage point for defense or observation. This location's mention highlights the strategic planning involved in the wall's reconstruction. The concept of an upper room also evokes imagery of significant biblical events, such as the Last Supper (<a href="/luke/22-12.htm">Luke 22:12-13</a>), where Jesus gathered with His disciples, symbolizing fellowship and preparation for future challenges.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/malchijah.htm">Malchijah</a></b><br>A goldsmith involved in the repair of Jerusalem's wall. His participation highlights the diverse group of people contributing to the rebuilding effort, regardless of their usual professions.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/goldsmiths.htm">Goldsmiths</a></b><br>Skilled artisans who typically worked with precious metals. Their involvement in construction work underscores the communal effort and the importance of the task at hand.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_servants.htm">Temple Servants</a></b><br>Individuals who served in the temple, possibly the Nethinim, who were assigned to assist the Levites. Their proximity to the construction site indicates their integral role in the community.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/merchants.htm">Merchants</a></b><br>Traders who were likely involved in the economic life of Jerusalem. Their mention suggests the wall's significance for both spiritual and economic security.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/inspection_gate.htm">Inspection Gate</a></b><br>A gate in Jerusalem's wall, possibly used for military or administrative purposes. Its repair was crucial for the city's defense and organization.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/diverse_contributions_matter.htm">Diverse Contributions Matter</a></b><br>Just as goldsmiths and merchants contributed to the wall's repair, every believer has a role in building up the church, regardless of their background or profession.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_effort.htm">Community Effort</a></b><br>The rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall was a communal task. Similarly, the church thrives when its members work together towards common goals.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_and_practical_balance.htm">Spiritual and Practical Balance</a></b><br>The mention of temple servants and merchants indicates the need for both spiritual dedication and practical engagement in community life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparedness_and_defense.htm">Preparedness and Defense</a></b><br>The repair of the Inspection Gate symbolizes the need for vigilance and readiness in our spiritual lives, ensuring we are fortified against challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/names_of_jerusalem's_gates.htm">What are the names of Jerusalem's gates?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/nehemiah's_role_in_rebuilding_walls.htm">What was Nehemiah's role in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/nehemiah_11_21__nethinim_proof.htm">Nehemiah 11:21 – What archaeological proof exists for the Nethinim and their service near the Temple, as described in this passage? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where's_the_evidence_for_eliashib's_sheep_gate.htm">In Nehemiah 3:1, where is the archaeological evidence for Eliashib and the Sheep Gate he supposedly rebuilt?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(31) <span class= "bld">The place of the Nethinims.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">the house.</span><p><span class= "bld">And of the merchants.</span>--Possibly there is some connection between the traders, who brought their doves and so forth for the worshippers, and the Nethinim to whoso house or depot they brought them. Near the sheep gate was the "going up of the corner," or an ascent to the gate Miphkad, about which nothing is known.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 31.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Malchiah the goldsmith's son</span>. Or "the son of Hazzorephi." But the mention of goldsmiths (<span class="accented">zorephim</span>) in ver. 32 lends support to the rendering of the A. V., which is accepted by most critics. <span class="cmt_word">Unto the place of the Nethinims</span>. Rather, "the house." The exact position cannot be fixed; but <span class="cmt_word">the gate Miphkad</span> must have been situated in the east wall, a little to the south of the sheep gate. <span class="cmt_word">The going up of the corner</span> may have been an "ascent," like Solomon's (<a href="/2_chronicles/9-4.htm">2 Chronicles 9:4</a>), which was probably a flight of steps; or the word translated "going up" may mean "an upper chamber" (<span class="greek">ὑπερῷον</span>) <span class="accented">-</span> a chamber situated over the gate. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/3-31.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">אַחֲרָ֣יו</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">Malchijah,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְכִּיָּה֙</span> <span class="translit">(mal·kî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4441.htm">Strong's 4441: </a> </span><span class="str2">Malchijah -- 'my king is Yah', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one of the goldsmiths,</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">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">as far as</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֥ית</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the temple servants</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנְּתִינִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(han·nə·ṯî·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5411.htm">Strong's 5411: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Nethinim, Temple-servants</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the merchants,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָרֹכְלִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·rō·ḵə·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7402.htm">Strong's 7402: </a> </span><span class="str2">To travel for, trading</span><br /><br /><span class="word">opposite</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶ֚גֶד</span> <span class="translit">(ne·ḡeḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5048.htm">Strong's 5048: </a> </span><span class="str2">A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Inspection</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּפְקָ֔ד</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mip̄·qāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4663.htm">Strong's 4663: </a> </span><span class="str2">appointed place', a gate in Jerusalem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Gate,</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁ֣עַר</span> <span class="translit">(ša·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, gate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and as</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘aḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">far as the upper room</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲלִיַּ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·lî·yaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5944.htm">Strong's 5944: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something lofty, a stair-way, a second-story room, the sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">above the corner.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַפִּנָּֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(hap·pin·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6438.htm">Strong's 6438: </a> </span><span class="str2">An angle, a pinnacle, a chieftain</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Nehemiah 3:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Nehemiah 3:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Nehemiah 3:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Nehemiah 3:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Nehemiah 3:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Nehemiah 3:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Nehemiah 3:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Nehemiah 3:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Nehemiah 3:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Nehemiah 3:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 3:31 After him repaired Malchijah one (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/3-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/3-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:32" /></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>