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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><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"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/nehemiah/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Malkijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath-Moab repaired another section and the Tower of the Ovens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then came Malkijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath-moab, who repaired another section of the wall and the Tower of the Ovens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Malchijah the son of Harim and Hasshub the son of Pahath-moab repaired another section and the Tower of the Ovens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Malchijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath-moab repaired another section, as well as the Tower of the Ovens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hashub the son of Pahathmoab, repaired the other piece, and the tower of the furnaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Malchijah the son of Harim and Hashub the son of Pahath-Moab repaired another section, as well as the Tower of the Ovens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Malchijah the son of Harim and Hasshub the son of Pahath-moab repaired another section and the Tower of Furnaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Malchijah the son of Harim and Hasshub the son of Pahath-moab repaired another section and the Tower of Furnaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Malchijah the son of Harim and Hasshub the son of Pahath-moab repaired another section and the Tower of Furnaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Malchijah the son of Harim and Hasshub the son of Pahath-moab repaired another section and the Tower of Furnaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Malchijah the son of Harim and Hasshub the son of Pahath-moab repaired another section and the Tower of the Furnaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Malchijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath-moab made repairs to another section, as well as to the Tower of the Ovens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Malchijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath-moab made repairs to another section, as well as to the Tower of the Ovens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hasshub the son of Pahath-moab, repaired another portion, and the tower of the furnaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Malchijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath Moab rebuilt the section after that, and they also built Oven Tower. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hasshub the son of Pahath-moab, repaired another portion, and the tower of the furnaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Malchiah, Harim's son, and Hasshub, Pahath Moab's son, made repairs on a section that included the Tower of the Ovens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Malchijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath Moab built both the next section and the Tower of the Ovens. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Harim's son Malchijah and Pahath-moab's son Hasshub repaired another section, along with the Tower of the Ovens, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Malchijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath-moab repaired another section, as well as the Tower of the Ovens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Malkijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath-Moab worked on another section and the Tower of the Fire Pots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hasshub the son of Pahath-Moab, repaired another portion, and the Tower of the Ovens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hashub the son of Pahath-moab, repaired the other piece, and the tower of the furnaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Malchijah the son of Harim and Hasshub the son of Pahathmoab repaired another portion and the tower of the furnaces. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A second measure Malchijah son of Harim has strengthened, and Hashub son of Pahath-Moab, even the Tower of the Furnaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A second measure hath Malchijah son of Harim strengthened, and Hashub son of Pahath-Moab, even the tower of the furnaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The second measure held fast Malchiah, son of Harim, and Hashub, son of Pahath-Moab, and the tower of the furnaces.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />11Melchias the son of Herem, and Ha- sub the son of Phahath Moab, built half the street, and the tower of the furnaces. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Malchijah, the son of Harim, and Hasshub, the son of Pahath-moab, built one half part of the street and the tower of the furnaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The adjoining sector, as far as the Oven Tower, was repaired by Malchijah, son of Harim, and Hasshub, son of Pahath-moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Malchijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath-moab repaired another section and the Tower of the Ovens.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Malchijah the son of Haram and Hashum the son of Rab-moab repaired the other section and the tower which was left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Melkia, son of Kharam and Kheshum, son of Rabba of Moab, repaired the second section and the tower that was left<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hasshub the son of Pahath-moab, repaired another portion, and the tower of the furnaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And next <i>to him</i> repaired Melchias son of Heram, and Asub son of Phaat Moab, even to the tower of the furnaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/3-11.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=512" 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">10</span>next to him, Jedaiah son of Harumaph made repairs across from his house; and next to him, Hattush son of Hashabneiah made repairs. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><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: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2766.htm" title="2766: ḥā·rim (N-proper-ms) -- Consecrated, the name of several Isr. From charam; snub-nosed; Charim, an Israelite.">of Harim</a> <a href="/hebrew/2815.htm" title="2815: wə·ḥaš·šūḇ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From chashab; intelligent; Chashshub, the name of two or three Israelites.">and Hasshub</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/6355.htm" title="6355: pa·ḥaṯA postexilic name. From pachath and Mow'ab; pit of Moab; Pachath-Moab, an Israelite."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6355.htm" title="6355: mō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- A postexilic name. From pachath and Mow'ab; pit of Moab; Pachath-Moab, an Israelite.">of Pahath-moab</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></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/4026.htm" title="4026: miḡ·dal (N-msc) -- A tower. Also feminine migdalah; from gadal; a tower; by analogy, a rostrum; figuratively, a bed of flowers.">as well as the Tower</a> <a href="/hebrew/8574.htm" title="8574: hat·tan·nū·rîm (Art:: N-cp) -- (portable) stove, firepot. From niyr; a fire-pot.">of the Ovens.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>And next to them, Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs, with the help of his daughters.…<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/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="/ezra/4-4.htm">Ezra 4:4-5</a></span><br />Then the people of the land set out to discourage the people of Judah and make them afraid to build. / They hired counselors against them to frustrate their plans throughout the reign of Cyrus king of Persia and down to the reign of Darius king of Persia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14-15</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. / And this temple was completed on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/haggai/1-14.htm">Haggai 1:14</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6-9</a></span><br />So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. / What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. Then he will bring forth the capstone accompanied by shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’” / Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-17.htm">1 Chronicles 29:17</a></span><br />I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-13.htm">2 Chronicles 24:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-21.htm">2 Chronicles 31:21</a></span><br />He acted with all his heart in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law and the commandments, in order to seek his God. And so he prospered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/127-1.htm">Psalm 127:1</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-23.htm">Proverbs 14:23</a></span><br />There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.<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="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a></span><br />You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a></span><br />And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42-47</a></span><br />They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. / A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs. / All the believers were together and had everything in common. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hashub the son of Pahathmoab, repaired the other piece, and the tower of the furnaces.</p><p class="hdg">Harim</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/10-5.htm">Nehemiah 10:5</a></b></br> Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,</p><p class="hdg">Pahath-moab</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-11.htm">Nehemiah 7:11</a></b></br> The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand and eight hundred <i>and</i> eighteen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/10-14.htm">Nehemiah 10:14</a></b></br> The chief of the people; Parosh, Pahathmoab, Elam, Zatthu, Bani,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-6.htm">Ezra 2:6</a></b></br> The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua <i>and</i> Joab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve.</p><p class="hdg">other piece.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Nehemiah 12:38</a></b></br> And the other <i>company of them that gave</i> thanks went over against <i>them</i>, and I after them, and the half of the people upon the wall, from beyond the tower of the furnaces even unto the broad wall;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Furnaces</a> <a href="/ezra/10-31.htm">Harim</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-15.htm">Hashub</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-14.htm">Hasshub</a> <a href="/ezra/10-31.htm">Malchijah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-31.htm">Malchi'jah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-31.htm">Malkijah</a> <a href="/ezra/7-22.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/exodus/8-3.htm">Ovens</a> <a href="/ezra/10-30.htm">Pahathmoab</a> <a href="/ezra/10-30.htm">Pahath-Moab</a> <a href="/ezra/10-30.htm">Pa'hath-Mo'ab</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Part</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-3.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-20.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-10.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/ezra/4-24.htm">Second</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Section</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-10.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Tower</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Furnaces</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-35.htm">Harim</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-23.htm">Hashub</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-23.htm">Hasshub</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-14.htm">Malchijah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Malchi'jah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-14.htm">Malkijah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Ovens</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-11.htm">Pahathmoab</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-11.htm">Pahath-Moab</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-11.htm">Pa'hath-Mo'ab</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Part</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Second</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Section</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-25.htm">Tower</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.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'; 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The mention of his lineage, "son of Harim," connects him to a priestly family, as Harim is listed among the priestly divisions in <a href="/1_chronicles/24-8.htm">1 Chronicles 24:8</a>. This highlights the involvement of various social and religious groups in the rebuilding efforts. The participation of priests and Levites in the reconstruction of Jerusalem's walls underscores the spiritual significance of the task, as they were not only restoring physical structures but also reestablishing the religious and communal life of the city.<p><b>and Hasshub son of Pahath-moab</b><br>Hasshub, another common biblical name, is identified here as the son of Pahath-moab. The Pahath-moab family is mentioned in <a href="/ezra/2-6.htm">Ezra 2:6</a> and <a href="/nehemiah/7-11.htm">Nehemiah 7:11</a> as one of the families that returned from the Babylonian exile. The name "Pahath-moab" means "Governor of Moab," suggesting a historical connection to the region of Moab, east of the Dead Sea. This indicates the diverse backgrounds of those involved in the rebuilding, as they came from various tribes and regions, united by a common purpose to restore Jerusalem.<p><b>repaired another section</b><br>The phrase "repaired another section" indicates the organized and systematic approach to the reconstruction of Jerusalem's walls. <a href="/nehemiah/3.htm">Nehemiah 3</a> details the collaborative effort, with different families and groups assigned specific sections. This reflects the communal spirit and shared responsibility among the Israelites. The word "repaired" suggests restoration and renewal, symbolizing the spiritual revival of the people as they returned to their covenant relationship with God.<p><b>as well as the Tower of the Ovens</b><br>The Tower of the Ovens, also known as the Tower of the Furnaces, is a specific location within the wall of Jerusalem. It likely refers to an area where bread ovens were located, essential for daily sustenance. The mention of this tower highlights the practical aspects of the city's infrastructure, necessary for supporting the population. The restoration of such structures was crucial for the economic and social stability of Jerusalem. The tower's inclusion in the narrative emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the rebuilding project, addressing both defensive and domestic needs.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/malchijah_son_of_harim.htm">Malchijah son of Harim</a></b><br>A leader involved in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. His name means "My King is Yahweh," indicating a heritage of faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hasshub_son_of_pahath-moab.htm">Hasshub son of Pahath-moab</a></b><br>Another leader in the reconstruction effort. His lineage, "Pahath-moab," suggests a connection to the tribe of Judah, specifically those who returned from exile.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tower_of_the_ovens.htm">Tower of the Ovens</a></b><br>A specific section of Jerusalem's wall, possibly named for its proximity to bakeries or ovens, indicating a place of daily sustenance and community life.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebuilding_of_jerusalem's_walls.htm">Rebuilding of Jerusalem's Walls</a></b><br>A significant event led by Nehemiah, symbolizing restoration, protection, and the re-establishment of the Jewish community post-exile.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/community_involvement_in_god's_work.htm">Community Involvement in God's Work</a></b><br>The rebuilding of the wall was a collective effort, demonstrating the importance of community in accomplishing God's purposes. Each person had a role, and their combined efforts led to success.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_across_generations.htm">Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The involvement of descendants from families like Harim and Pahath-moab shows the importance of passing down faith and commitment to God's work through generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_everyday_places.htm">Significance of Everyday Places</a></b><br>The mention of the Tower of the Ovens highlights that even seemingly mundane places are significant in God's plan. Our daily environments can be arenas for God's work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_protection.htm">Restoration and Protection</a></b><br>The rebuilding of the wall symbolizes not just physical protection but also spiritual restoration. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in restoring His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_the_face_of_opposition.htm">Perseverance in the Face of Opposition</a></b><br>The broader context of Nehemiah shows that the work was not without challenges. Perseverance and reliance on God are crucial when facing opposition.<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/evidence_for_nehemiah_11_3-4_families.htm">Nehemiah 11:3-4 - Is there any concrete evidence to confirm the listed families and their numbers who supposedly settled in the city?</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/why_little_data_on_valley_dung_gates.htm">Nehemiah 3:13-14 references the repair of the Valley Gate and Dung Gate; why is there scant historical or archeological data confirming these gate sites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_1_chr_9_10-13_divisions_align.htm">How do the priestly divisions in 1 Chronicles 9:10-13 align with differing lists in other Old Testament books?</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>(11) <span class= "bld">The other piece.</span>--This expression occurs a few times when the repairers have been mentioned as having repaired a first piece. But it occurs several times when there is no such mention; and in these cases, as here, must mean only what the margin indicates, <span class= "ital">a second measure,</span> in relation to what had just been referred to.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Malchijah</span> and <span class="cmt_word">Hashub</span>, who are here said to have repaired, not <span class="cmt_word">the other piece</span>, but "a second piece"of the wall, have not been previously mentioned in our present text; whence it has been concluded with reason (Bertheau) that the text is defective, some whole verses having fallen out (comp. ver. 20). <span class="cmt_word">The tower of the furnaces</span> is mentioned again in <a href="/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Nehemiah 12:38</a>. Its exact position cannot be fixed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/3-11.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">Malchijah</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְכִּיָּ֣ה</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">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶן־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Harim</span><br /><span class="heb">חָרִ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·rim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2766.htm">Strong's 2766: </a> </span><span class="str2">Harim -- 'consecrated', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Hasshub</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחַשּׁ֖וּב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥaš·šūḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2815.htm">Strong's 2815: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hasshub -- 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 Pahath-moab</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹאָ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(mō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6355.htm">Strong's 6355: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pahath-moab -- a postexilic name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">made repairs</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶחֱזִיק֙</span> <span class="translit">(he·ḥĕ·zîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to another</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁנִ֗ית</span> <span class="translit">(šê·nîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - ordinal feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8145.htm">Strong's 8145: </a> </span><span class="str2">Second (an ordinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">section,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִדָּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(mid·dāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4060.htm">Strong's 4060: </a> </span><span class="str2">Extension, height, breadth, a measure, a portion, a vestment, tribute</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as well as to the Tower</span><br /><span class="heb">מִגְדַּ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(miḡ·dal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4026.htm">Strong's 4026: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tower, a rostrum, a, bed of flowers</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Ovens.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַתַּנּוּרִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(hat·tan·nū·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8574.htm">Strong's 8574: </a> </span><span class="str2">(portable) stove, firepot</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Nehemiah 3:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Nehemiah 3:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Nehemiah 3:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Nehemiah 3:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Nehemiah 3:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Nehemiah 3:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Nehemiah 3:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Nehemiah 3:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Nehemiah 3:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Nehemiah 3:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/3-11.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 3:11 Malchijah the son of Harim and Hasshub (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/3-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:12" /></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>