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They laid its beams and put its doors with their bolts and bars in place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The Old City Gate was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid the beams, set up its doors, and installed its bolts and bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the Gate of Yeshanah. They laid its beams and set its doors, its bolts, and its bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Jeshanah Gate was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Moreover the old gate repaired Jehoiada the son of Paseah, and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, and the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Moreover Jehoiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate; they laid its beams and hung its doors, with its bolts and bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the Ancient Gate; they laid its beams and installed its doors with its bolts and its bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate; they laid its beams and hung its doors with its bolts and its bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate; they laid its beams and hung its doors, with its bolts and its bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate; they laid its beams and made its doors stand with its bolts and its bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate. They laid its beams and set up its doors with its bolts and its bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate. They built it with beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate. They built it with beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the old gate repaired Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, and the bolts thereof, and the bars thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah restored Ancient Gate. They put the beams in place, hung the doors, and added metal bolts and wooden beams as locks. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the old gate repaired Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, and the bolts thereof, and the bars thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Joiada, Paseah's son, and Meshullam, Besodeiah's son, made repairs on Old Gate. They laid its beams and set its doors, locks, and bars in place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah rebuilt Jeshanah Gate. They put the beams and the gates in place, and put in the bolts and bars for locking the gate. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Paseah's son Joiada and Besodeiah's son Meshullam repaired the Old Gate. They built its framework and installed its doors, including locks and security bars. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Jeshanah Gate was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah worked on the Jeshanah Gate. They laid its beams and positioned its doors, its bolts, and its bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate. They laid its beams, and set up its doors, and its bolts, and its bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Moreover, the old gate repaired Jehoiada the son of Paseah, and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid its beams, and set up its doors, and its locks, and its bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the old gate. They laid its beams and set up its doors, its bolts, and its bars. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jehoiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah have strengthened the Old Gate; they have walled it, and set up its doors, and its locks, and its bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the old gate have Jehoiada son of Paseah, and Meshullam son of Besodeiah, strengthened; they have walled it, and set up its doors, and its locks, and its bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the old gate held fast Jehoida son of Paseah, and Meshullam son of Besodeiah; they framed and set up its doors, its bolts and its bars.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Joiada the son of Phasea, and Mosollam the son of Besodia built the old gate: they covered it and set up the doors thereof, and the locks, and the bars. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Joiada, the son of Paseah, and Meshullam, the son of Besodeiah, built the old gate. They covered it, and they set up its double doors and locks and bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The Mishneh Gate was repaired by Joiada, son of Paseah; and Meshullam, son of Besodeiah; they timbered it and set up its doors, its bolts, and its bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate; they laid its beams and set up its doors, its bolts, and its bars.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The second gate Jehoiadah the son of Pezakh, and Meshellam the son of Besoriah repaired; they also laid the beams thereof, and set up its doors, its bolts, and its bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yawida, son of Petsakh, and Mashlam, son of Besaryah, repaired the second gate, and they constructed it and they set its gates and its bolts and its bars.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the gate of the old city repaired Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, and the bolts thereof, and the bars thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Joida the son of Phasec, and Mesulam son of Basodia, repaired the old gate; they covered it in, and set up its doors, and its bolts, and its bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/3-6.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=454" 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">5</span>Next to him, the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><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/3465.htm" title="3465: hay·šā·nāh (Adj-ms) -- From yashen; old.">The Jeshanah</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: ša·‘ar (N-proper-fs) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">Gate</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.">was repaired</a> <a href="/hebrew/3111.htm" title="3111: yō·w·yā·ḏā‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Jehoiada -- Joiada. A form of Yhowyada'; Jojada, the name of two Israelites.">by Joiada</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/6454.htm" title="6454: pā·sê·aḥ (N-proper-ms) -- Limper, three Isr. From pacach; limping; Paseach, the name of two Israelites.">of Paseah</a> <a href="/hebrew/4918.htm" title="4918: ū·mə·šul·lām (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The name of a number of Isr. From shalam; allied; Meshullam, the name of seventeen Israelites.">and Meshullam</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/1152.htm" title="1152: bə·sō·wḏ·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite. From cowd and Yahh with prepositional prefix; in counsel of Jehovah; Besodejah, An Israelite.">of Besodeiah.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm·māh (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">They</a> <a href="/hebrew/7136.htm" title="7136: qê·rū·hū (V-Piel-Perf-3cp:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; to light upon; causatively, to bring about; specifically, to impose timbers.">laid its beams</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: way·ya·‘ă·mî·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">and installed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1817.htm" title="1817: dal·ṯō·ṯāw (N-fpc:: 3ms) -- A door. From dalah; something swinging, i.e. The valve of a door.">its doors,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4514.htm" title="4514: ū·man·‘u·lāw (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A bolt. Or maniul; from na'al; a bolt.">bolts,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1280.htm" title="1280: ū·ḇə·rî·ḥāw (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A bar. From barach; a bolt.">and bars.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>Next to them, repairs were made by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates.…<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/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/2-17.htm">Nehemiah 2:17-18</a></span><br />Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned down. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we will no longer be a disgrace.” / 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/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/4-13.htm">Ezra 4:13</a></span><br />Let it now be known to the king that if that city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, they will not pay tribute, duty, or toll, and the royal treasury will suffer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/4-16.htm">Ezra 4:16</a></span><br />We advise the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, you will have no dominion west of the Euphrates.<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/6-15.htm">Nehemiah 6:15</a></span><br />So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/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="/2_chronicles/14-7.htm">2 Chronicles 14:7</a></span><br />So he said to the people of Judah, “Let us build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, with doors and bars. The land is still ours because we have sought the LORD our God. We have sought Him, and He has given us rest on every side.” So they built and prospered.<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 31:38-40</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. / The measuring line will once again stretch out straight to the hill of Gareb and then turn toward Goah. / The whole valley of the dead bodies and ashes, and all the fields as far as the Kidron Valley, to the corner of the Horse Gate to the east, will be holy to the LORD. It will never again be uprooted or demolished.”<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/4-9.htm">Zechariah 4:9</a></span><br />“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Moreover the old gate repaired Jehoiada the son of Paseah, and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, and the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/3-3.htm">Bars</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-3.htm">Beams</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-3.htm">Boards</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-3.htm">Bolts</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-8.htm">City</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-3.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-3.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-3.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-4.htm">Good</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-3.htm">Hung</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-25.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">Jeshanah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-28.htm">Joiada</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Joi'ada</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-3.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-4.htm">Meshullam</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-4.htm">Meshul'lam</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/ezra/2-49.htm">Paseah</a> <a href="/ezra/2-49.htm">Pase'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-3.htm">Thereof</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Bars</a> <a href="/psalms/104-3.htm">Beams</a> <a href="/songs/1-17.htm">Boards</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Bolts</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">City</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-14.htm">Good</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Hung</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-26.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-12.htm">Jeshanah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm">Joiada</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm">Joi'ada</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-15.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-30.htm">Meshullam</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-30.htm">Meshul'lam</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-51.htm">Paseah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-51.htm">Pase'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Thereof</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 />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <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>The Jeshanah Gate</b><br>The Jeshanah Gate, also known as the Old Gate, is one of the gates mentioned in the reconstruction of Jerusalem's walls. Its name suggests antiquity, possibly indicating its historical significance or location in an older part of the city. Gates in ancient cities were crucial for defense, trade, and social interaction. This gate's mention highlights the comprehensive nature of Nehemiah's rebuilding efforts, ensuring that all parts of the city were fortified.<p><b>was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah.</b><br>Joiada and Meshullam are identified as leaders in the repair work, emphasizing the communal effort in rebuilding Jerusalem. Their mention by name signifies their importance and dedication. The involvement of specific families and individuals underscores the personal commitment to the restoration of the city, reflecting the broader theme of unity and cooperation among the Israelites. This communal effort can be seen as a reflection of the body of Christ, where each member plays a vital role in the work of the Kingdom.<p><b>They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars.</b><br>The detailed description of the construction work—laying beams, installing doors, bolts, and bars—illustrates the thoroughness and care taken in the restoration process. This attention to detail ensured the gate's functionality and security, which was vital for the protection of the city. The physical restoration of the gates can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual renewal, where believers are called to fortify their lives with the teachings and principles of Scripture. The secure installation of doors and bars also symbolizes the protection and strength found in faith, echoing themes found in other parts of the Bible, such as the armor of God in <a href="/ephesians/6.htm">Ephesians 6</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joiada_son_of_paseah.htm">Joiada son of Paseah</a></b><br>Joiada is one of the leaders involved in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. His lineage, being the son of Paseah, indicates his family heritage and possibly his role or status within the community.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/meshullam_son_of_besodeiah.htm">Meshullam son of Besodeiah</a></b><br>Another key figure in the reconstruction efforts, Meshullam collaborates with Joiada. His mention alongside Joiada suggests a partnership or shared responsibility in the task.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_old_gate.htm">The Old Gate</a></b><br>This gate is one of the significant entry points into Jerusalem. Its repair is crucial for the city's defense and functionality. The term "Old Gate" may refer to its historical significance or its location in the older part of the city.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebuilding_efforts.htm">Rebuilding Efforts</a></b><br>The act of repairing the gate involves laying beams and installing doors, bolts, and bars, indicating a comprehensive restoration to ensure security and usability.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/n/nehemiah's_leadership.htm">Nehemiah's Leadership</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, Nehemiah's overarching leadership and vision for the rebuilding project are implicit in the organized efforts of the people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_effort.htm">The Importance of Community Effort</a></b><br>The rebuilding of the Old Gate was not a solo endeavor but a community project. This teaches us the value of working together in unity for a common goal.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_delegation.htm">Leadership and Delegation</a></b><br>Nehemiah's ability to delegate tasks to capable leaders like Joiada and Meshullam demonstrates effective leadership. In our lives, we should learn to trust and empower others in their roles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_security.htm">Restoration and Security</a></b><br>The physical restoration of the gate symbolizes spiritual restoration and the importance of securing our lives against spiritual threats. We must be vigilant in maintaining our spiritual defenses.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_legacy.htm">Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>The mention of family lineage highlights the importance of heritage and the legacy we leave behind. Our actions today can impact future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_tasks.htm">Faithfulness in Small Tasks</a></b><br>The detailed work of installing beams, doors, bolts, and bars shows faithfulness in seemingly small tasks. We should approach every task, no matter how small, with diligence and care.<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/is_52_days_realistic_for_the_wall's_build.htm">If Nehemiah 3 aligns with Nehemiah 6:15 about completing the wall in just 52 days, is this timeline even possible with ancient technology and labor constraints?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_nehemiah_12_10-11_contradict_other_genealogies.htm">In Nehemiah 12:10-11, does the compressed genealogy contradict any other biblical genealogies or timeline data?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_sanballat,_tobiah,_geshem.htm">Who were Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem in history?</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>(6) <span class= "bld">The old gate.</span>--Not mentioned elsewhere: probably that of Damascus; but (by a conjectural addition to the text,) it has been translated <span class= "ital">the gate of the old wall,</span> as if distinguished from "the broad wall."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The old gate</span> must either have corresponded to the modern "Damascus gate" or have been in its near neighbourhood. It is not mentioned elsewhere. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/3-6.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">The Jeshanah Gate</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁ֨עַר</span> <span class="translit">(ša·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<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">was repaired</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶחֱזִ֗יקוּ</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">by Joiada</span><br /><span class="heb">יֽוֹיָדָע֙</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·yā·ḏā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3111.htm">Strong's 3111: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehoiada -- Joiada </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 Paseah</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּסֵ֔חַ</span> <span class="translit">(pā·sê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6454.htm">Strong's 6454: </a> </span><span class="str2">Paseah -- 'limper', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Meshullam</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמְשֻׁלָּ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·šul·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4918.htm">Strong's 4918: </a> </span><span class="str2">Meshullam -- the name of a number of 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 Besodeiah.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּסֽוֹדְיָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(bə·sō·wḏ·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1152.htm">Strong's 1152: </a> </span><span class="str2">Besodeiah -- an Israelite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">They</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵ֣מָּה</span> <span class="translit">(hêm·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> </span><span class="str2">They</span><br /><br /><span class="word">laid its beams</span><br /><span class="heb">קֵר֔וּהוּ</span> <span class="translit">(qê·rū·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7136.htm">Strong's 7136: </a> </span><span class="str2">To light upon, to bring about, to impose timbers</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and installed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיַּעֲמִ֙ידוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·mî·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">its doors,</span><br /><span class="heb">דַּלְתֹתָ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(dal·ṯō·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1817.htm">Strong's 1817: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something swinging, the valve of a, door</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bolts,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַנְעֻלָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(ū·man·‘u·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4514.htm">Strong's 4514: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bolt</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and bars.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְרִיחָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·rî·ḥāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1280.htm">Strong's 1280: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bolt</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/3-6.htm">Nehemiah 3:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3-6.htm">Nehemiah 3:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3-6.htm">Nehemiah 3:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3-6.htm">Nehemiah 3:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3-6.htm">Nehemiah 3:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/3-6.htm">Nehemiah 3:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/3-6.htm">Nehemiah 3:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/3-6.htm">Nehemiah 3:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/3-6.htm">Nehemiah 3:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/3-6.htm">Nehemiah 3:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/3-6.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 3:6 The old gate repaired Joiada the son (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/3-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/3-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:7" /></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>