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He rebuilt it 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 Dung Gate was repaired by Malkijah son of Recab, the leader of the Beth-hakkerem district. He rebuilt it, 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 />Malchijah the son of Rechab, ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem, repaired the Dung Gate. He rebuilt it 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 Dung Gate was repaired by Malchijah son of Rechab, ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem. He rebuilt it 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 />But the dung gate repaired Malchiah the son of Rechab, the ruler of part of Bethhaccerem; he built it, and set up the doors thereof, 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 />Malchijah the son of Rechab, leader of the district of Beth Haccerem, repaired the Refuse Gate; he built it 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 />And Malchijah the son of Rechab, the official of the district of Beth-haccherem repaired the Dung Gate. He built it 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 />Malchijah the son of Rechab, the official of the district of Beth-haccherem repaired the Refuse Gate. He built it 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 Malchijah the son of Rechab, the official of the district of Beth-haccherem repaired the Refuse Gate. He built it 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 />Malchijah the son of Rechab, the official of the district of Beth-haccherem, repaired the Dung Gate. He built it 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 />Malchijah the son of Rechab, the official of the district of Beth-haccherem repaired the Refuse Gate. He rebuilt it and set 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 />Malchijah son of Rechab, ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem, repaired the Dung Gate. He rebuilt it 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 />Malchijah son of Rechab, ruler over the district of Beth-haccherem, repaired the Dung Gate. He rebuilt it 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 dung gate repaired Malchijah the son of Rechab, the ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem; he built it, and set up the doors thereof, 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 />Malchijah son of Rechab ruled the district of Beth-Haccherem, and he rebuilt Garbage Gate. He 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 dung gate repaired Malchijah the son of Rechab, the ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem; he built it, and set up the doors thereof, 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 />Dung Gate itself was repaired by Malchiah, Rechab's son, the official in charge of the district of Beth Hakkerem. He rebuilt it 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 />Malchijah son of Rechab, ruler of the Beth Haccherem District, rebuilt the Rubbish Gate. He put the gates in place, and put in the bolts and the 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 />Rechab's descendant Malchijah, ruling official of the Beth-haccherem district, repaired the Dung Gate, reconstructing it, installing its doors, its locks, and its security bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Dung Gate was repaired by Malchijah son of Rechab, ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem. He rebuilt it 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 />Malkijah son of Recab, head of the district of Beth Hakkerem, worked on the Dung Gate. He rebuilt it 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 />Malchijah the son of Rechab, the ruler of the district of Beth Haccherem repaired the Dung Gate. He built it, and set up its doors, 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 />But the dung-gate repaired Malchiah the son of Rechab, the ruler of part of Beth-haccerem; he built it, and set up its doors, 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 />Malchijah the son of Rechab, the ruler of the district of Beth Haccherem, repaired the dung gate. He built it, 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 Malchijah son of Rechab, head of the district of Beth-Haccerem, has strengthened the Refuse Gate; he builds it, and sets up its doors, 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 dung-gate hath Malchijah son of Rechab, head of the district of Beth-Haccerem, strengthened; he doth built it, and set up its doors, 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 gate of the dung-hill held fast Malchiah the son of Rechab, chief of the circuit of the house of the vineyard; he will build it, 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 the gate of the dunghill Melchias the son of Rechab built, lord of the street of Bethacharam : he built 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 Malchijah, the son of Rechab, the leader of the street of Beth-haccherem, built the gate of the dunghill. He built it, and he 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 Dung Gate was repaired by Malchijah, son of Rechab, administrator of the district of Beth-haccherem; he rebuilt 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 />Malchijah son of Rechab, ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem, repaired the Dung Gate; he rebuilt it 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 />But the dung gate repaired Malchiah the son of Rechab, the ruler of Beth-karmey; he built it 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 Melkia, son of Rekab the Ruler of Bayth Karma, repaired the Dung Gate. They built it and they set up 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 dung gate repaired Malchijah the son of Rechab, the ruler of the district of Beth-cherem; he built it, and set up the doors thereof, 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 Melchia the son of Rechab, the ruler of the district round about Beth-accharim, repaired the dung-gate, he and his sons; and they covered it, and set up its doors, and its bolts, and its bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/3-14.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=544" 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">13</span>The Valley Gate was repaired by Hanun and the residents of Zanoah. They rebuilt it, installed its doors, bolts, and bars, and repaired a thousand cubits of the wall as far as the Dung Gate. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/830.htm" title="830: hā·’aš·pō·wṯ (Art:: N-ms) -- Or uashpowth; or shphoth; plural of a noun of the same form as 'ashpah, from shaphah; a heap of rubbish or filth.">The Dung</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/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.">was repaired</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.">by 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/7394.htm" title="7394: rê·ḵāḇ (N-proper-ms) -- From rakab; rider; Rekab, the name of two Arabs and of two Israelites.">of Rechab,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">ruler</a> <a href="/hebrew/6418.htm" title="6418: pe·leḵ (N-msc) -- Whorl of a spindle, a district. From an unused root meaning to be round; a circuit; also a spindle; hence, a crutch.">of the district</a> <a href="/hebrew/1021.htm" title="1021: bêṯ- (Prep) -- From bayith and kerem with the article interposed; house of the vineyard; Beth-hak-Kerem, a place in Palestine.">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/1021.htm" title="1021: hak·kā·rem (N-proper-fs) -- From bayith and kerem with the article interposed; house of the vineyard; Beth-hak-Kerem, a place in Palestine.">Beth-haccherem.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: yiḇ·nen·nū (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms:: 3mse) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">rebuilt it</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: wə·ya·‘ă·mîḏ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjImperf-3ms) -- 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: man·‘u·lāw (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">15</span>The Fountain Gate was repaired by Shallun son of Col-hozeh, ruler of the district of Mizpah. He rebuilt it, roofed it, and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. He also repaired the wall of the Pool of Shelah near the king’s garden, as far as the stairs that descend from the City of David.…<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/2-13.htm">Nehemiah 2:13</a></span><br />So I went out at night through the Valley Gate toward the Well of the Serpent and the Dung Gate, and I inspected the walls of Jerusalem that had been broken down and the gates that had been destroyed by fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-31.htm">Nehemiah 12:31</a></span><br />Then I brought the leaders of Judah up on the wall, and I appointed two great thanksgiving choirs. One was to proceed along the top of the wall to the right, toward the Dung Gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/23-10.htm">2 Kings 23:10</a></span><br />He also desecrated Topheth in the Valley of Ben-hinnom so that no one could sacrifice his son or daughter in the fire to Molech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/19-2.htm">Jeremiah 19:2</a></span><br />and go out to the Valley of Ben-hinnom near the entrance of the Potsherd Gate. Proclaim there the words I speak to you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/19-6.htm">Jeremiah 19:6</a></span><br />So behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when this place will no longer be called Topheth or the Valley of Ben-hinnom, but the Valley of Slaughter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/28-3.htm">2 Chronicles 28:3</a></span><br />Moreover, Ahaz burned incense in the Valley of Ben-hinnom and sacrificed his sons in the fire, according to the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-6.htm">2 Chronicles 33:6</a></span><br />He sacrificed his sons in the fire in the Valley of Ben-hinnom. He practiced sorcery, divination, and witchcraft, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did great evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-33.htm">Isaiah 30:33</a></span><br />For Topheth has long been prepared; it has been made ready for the king. Its funeral pyre is deep and wide, with plenty of fire and wood. The breath of the LORD, like a torrent of burning sulfur, sets it ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/23-37.htm">Ezekiel 23:37</a></span><br />For they have committed adultery, and blood is on their hands. They have committed adultery with their idols. They have even sacrificed their children, whom they bore to Me, in the fire as food for their idols.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/23-39.htm">Ezekiel 23:39</a></span><br />On the very day they slaughtered their children for their idols, they entered My sanctuary to profane it. Yes, they did this inside My house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-22.htm">Matthew 5:22</a></span><br />But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-9.htm">Matthew 18:9</a></span><br />And if your eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fire of hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/9-43.htm">Mark 9:43-48</a></span><br />If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two hands and go into hell, into the unquenchable fire. / where ‘their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched.’ / If your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and be thrown into hell. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-5.htm">Luke 12:5</a></span><br />But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/16-23.htm">Luke 16:23</a></span><br />In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham from afar, with Lazarus by his side.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But the dung gate repaired Malchiah the son of Rechab, the ruler of part of Bethhaccerem; he built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.</p><p class="hdg">the dung gate</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/2-13.htm">Nehemiah 2:13</a></b></br> And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/12-31.htm">Nehemiah 12:31</a></b></br> Then I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall, and appointed two great <i>companies of them that gave</i> thanks, <i>whereof one</i> went on the right hand upon the wall toward the dung gate:</p><p class="hdg">the ruler</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Nehemiah 3:9,12,15-18</a></b></br> And next unto them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/3-6.htm">Nehemiah 3:6</a></b></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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/6-1.htm">Jeremiah 6:1</a></b></br> O ye children of Benjamin, gather yourselves to flee out of the midst of Jerusalem, and blow the trumpet in Tekoa, and set up a sign of fire in Bethhaccerem: for evil appeareth out of the north, and great destruction.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Bars</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-18.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Bolts</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Building</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Built</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">District</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-5.htm">Division</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Dung</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Dung-Gate</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-6.htm">Good</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-1.htm">Haccherem</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Hung</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Locks</a> <a href="/ezra/10-31.htm">Malchiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Malchijah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Malkijah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Official</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Part</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-55.htm">Recab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-55.htm">Rechab</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Refuse</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Waste</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">Bars</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-16.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">Bolts</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-1.htm">Building</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">Built</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">District</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Division</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-20.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-31.htm">Dung</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-31.htm">Dung-Gate</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Good</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-1.htm">Haccherem</a> <a href="/psalms/137-2.htm">Hung</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">Locks</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Malchiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Malchijah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Malkijah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-16.htm">Official</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-16.htm">Part</a> <a href="/jeremiah/35-6.htm">Recab</a> <a href="/jeremiah/35-6.htm">Rechab</a> <a href="/job/6-7.htm">Refuse</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-6.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-10.htm">Waste</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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It was named for its function as the exit point for waste materials, leading to the Valley of Hinnom. This gate's name and purpose highlight the practical aspects of city life in ancient Jerusalem, emphasizing the need for cleanliness and order. The Valley of Hinnom, associated with this gate, later became a symbol of judgment and hell (Gehenna) in the New Testament (<a href="/matthew/5-22.htm">Matthew 5:22</a>).<p><b>was repaired by Malchijah son of Rechab</b><br>Malchijah, whose name means "My King is Yahweh," was a significant figure in the rebuilding efforts. The mention of his lineage, "son of Rechab," connects him to the Rechabites, a group known for their faithfulness and adherence to a nomadic lifestyle as commanded by their ancestor Jonadab (Jeremiah 35). This connection underscores the theme of covenant faithfulness and obedience to God.<p><b>ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem</b><br>Beth-haccherem, meaning "House of the Vineyard," was a district located near Jerusalem. As a ruler of this area, Malchijah held a position of authority and responsibility. This highlights the collaborative effort in Nehemiah's project, where leaders from various regions contributed to the restoration of Jerusalem's walls. The involvement of regional leaders signifies the unity and collective commitment of the people to God's work.<p><b>He rebuilt it and installed its doors, bolts, and bars</b><br>The detailed description of the reconstruction work—rebuilding and installing doors, bolts, and bars—emphasizes the thoroughness and security of the restoration. This meticulous attention to detail reflects the importance of protecting the city and its inhabitants. In a broader spiritual sense, it symbolizes the need for believers to guard their lives and communities against spiritual threats, drawing parallels to <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>, which speaks of the armor of God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/malchijah_son_of_rechab.htm">Malchijah son of Rechab</a></b><br>A leader and ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem, Malchijah took on the task of repairing the Dung Gate, demonstrating leadership and commitment to the community's restoration efforts.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/beth-haccherem.htm">Beth-haccherem</a></b><br>A district over which Malchijah had authority. It is mentioned in Jeremiah as a place of signal fires, indicating its strategic importance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/dung_gate.htm">Dung Gate</a></b><br>One of the gates of Jerusalem, it was used for removing refuse from the city. Its repair was crucial for maintaining the city's cleanliness and health.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebuilding_and_installation.htm">Rebuilding and Installation</a></b><br>The act of rebuilding and installing doors, bolts, and bars signifies the restoration of security and order to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_service.htm">Leadership in Service</a></b><br>Malchijah's role as a ruler who personally engages in the work of rebuilding teaches us that true leadership involves serving and working alongside others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_humble_tasks.htm">Importance of Humble Tasks</a></b><br>The Dung Gate, though not glamorous, was essential. This reminds us that every task, no matter how humble, is important in God's work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_involvement.htm">Community Involvement</a></b><br>The rebuilding of Jerusalem's gates required the participation of many. This illustrates the importance of community involvement in achieving common goals.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_security.htm">Restoration and Security</a></b><br>Rebuilding the gates symbolizes restoring security and order, reminding us of the need to protect and maintain our spiritual and communal lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_work.htm">Commitment to God's Work</a></b><br>The dedication shown by those rebuilding the gates reflects the commitment required in our spiritual journey and service to God.<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/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/do_'fish_gate'_and_'second_quarter'_match_archaeology.htm">In Zephaniah 1:10-11, does the mention of the 'Fish Gate' and the 'Second Quarter' align with known archaeological sites, or might this indicate a later editorial insertion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_evidence_jesus_is_'the_gate'.htm">How can Jesus claim to be 'the gate' (John 10:7-9), and is there any historical or archaeological evidence for such an assertion?</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>(14) <span class= "bld">The son of Rechab.</span>--<span class= "bld">N</span>ot "a son," as if it meant that he was a Rechabite.<p><span class= "bld">Part of Beth-haccerem.</span>--The district around that place.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The dung gate</span>. See the comment on Nehemiah 2:13. <span class="cmt_word">The ruler of part of Beth-haccerem</span>. Rather "ruler of the district of Beth-haccerem," or head man of the region within which Beth-haccerem, was situated. This was a district in the neighbourhood of Tekoah (<a href="/jeremiah/6-1.htm">Jeremiah 6:1</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/3-14.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 Dung</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאַשְׁפּ֗וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’aš·pō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_830.htm">Strong's 830: </a> </span><span class="str2">An ash heap, refuse heap, dunghill</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">was repaired</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">by 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 Rechab,</span><br /><span class="heb">רֵכָ֔ב</span> <span class="translit">(rê·ḵāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7394.htm">Strong's 7394: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rechab -- perhaps 'band of riders', a Benjamite, also the head of a nomadic family</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ruler</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(śar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the district</span><br /><span class="heb">פֶּ֣לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(pe·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6418.htm">Strong's 6418: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circuit, a spindle, a crutch</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּית־</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">Beth-haccherem,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכָּ֑רֶם</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kā·rem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1021.htm">Strong's 1021: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beth-haccerem -- 'vineyard place', a place in Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֣וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rebuilt it</span><br /><span class="heb">יִבְנֶ֔נּוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yiḇ·nen·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> </span><span class="str2">To build</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and installed</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיַעֲמִיד֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ya·‘ă·mîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular<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">מַנְעֻלָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(man·‘u·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">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/3-14.htm">Nehemiah 3:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3-14.htm">Nehemiah 3:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3-14.htm">Nehemiah 3:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3-14.htm">Nehemiah 3:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3-14.htm">Nehemiah 3:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/3-14.htm">Nehemiah 3:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/3-14.htm">Nehemiah 3:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/3-14.htm">Nehemiah 3:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/3-14.htm">Nehemiah 3:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/3-14.htm">Nehemiah 3:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/3-14.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 3:14 The dung gate repaired Malchijah the son (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:15" /></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>