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He was the leader of the other half of the district of Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Next to him Shallum the son of Hallohesh, ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, repaired, he and his daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And next to them, Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs, with the help of his daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And next to him was Shallum the son of Hallohesh, leader of half the district of Jerusalem; he and his daughters made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Next to him Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the official of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs, he and his daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Next to him Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the official of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs, he and his daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And next to him Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the official of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs, he and his daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Next to him Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the official of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs, he and his daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Next to him Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the official of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs, he and his daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Beside him Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs—he and his daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Beside him Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler over half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs—he and his daughters. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Shallum son of Hallohesh ruled the other half of the Jerusalem District, and he rebuilt the next section of the wall. Shallum's daughters also worked with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Next to them Shallum, Hallohesh's son, an official in charge of half a district of Jerusalem, made repairs with the help of his daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half of the Jerusalem District, built the next section. (His daughters helped with the work.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and next to him Hallohesh's son Shallum, ruling official for the other half of the Jerusalem district, did repairs, as did his daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And next to them, Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs, with the help of his daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Shallum son of Hallohesh, head of a half-district of Jerusalem, worked on the section adjacent to him, assisted by his daughters. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Next to him, Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, he and his daughters, made repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And next to him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Next to him, Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, he and his daughters made repairs. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And by his hand Shallum son of Halohesh, head of the half of the district of Jerusalem, has strengthened, he and his daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And by his hand hath Shallum son of Halohesh, head of the half of the district of Jerusalem, strengthened, he and his daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And upon his hand held fast Shallum son of Halohesh, chief of half the circuit of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And next to him built Sellum the son of Alohes, lord of half the street of Jerusalem, he and his daughters. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And beside him, Shallum, the son of Hallohesh, the leader of one half part of a street of Jerusalem, built, he and his daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />At their side the work of repair was carried out by Shallum, son of Hallohesh, administrator of half the district of Jerusalem, together with his daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Next to him Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs, he and his daughters.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And next to him repaired Shallum the son of Hattush, the ruler of Jerusalem, he and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Shallum, son of Khelush, a Ruler of Jerusalem, and his children, repaired unto the border<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And next to him repaired Sallum the son of Alloes, the ruler of half the district round about Jerusalem, he and his daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/3-12.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=521" 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">11</span>Malchijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath-moab repaired another section, as well as the Tower of the Ovens. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">And next</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">to them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7967.htm" title="7967: šal·lūm (N-proper-ms) -- The name of a number of Isr. Or Shallum; the same as shilluwm; Shallum, the name of fourteen Israelites.">Shallum</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/3873.htm" title="3873: hal·lō·w·ḥêš (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Whisperer, a leader in Isr. Active participle of lachash; enchanter; Lochesh, an Israelite.">of Hallohesh,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">ruler</a> <a href="/hebrew/2677.htm" title="2677: ḥă·ṣî (N-msc) -- Half. From chatsah; the half or middle.">of the other half-district</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">of Jerusalem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: he·ḥĕ·zîq (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">made repairs,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">with the help of</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: ū·ḇə·nō·w·ṯāw (Conj-w:: N-fpc:: 3ms) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">his daughters.</a> </span><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.…<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="/nehemiah/2-18.htm">Nehemiah 2:18</a></span><br />I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/5-16.htm">Nehemiah 5:16</a></span><br />Instead, I devoted myself to the construction of the wall, and all my servants were gathered there for the work; we did not acquire any land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-1.htm">Nehemiah 7:1</a></span><br />When the wall had been rebuilt and I had set the doors in place, the gatekeepers, singers, and Levites were appointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-1.htm">Nehemiah 8:1</a></span><br />At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">Nehemiah 12:27</a></span><br />At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-14.htm">Nehemiah 13:14</a></span><br />Remember me for this, O my God, and do not blot out my deeds of loving devotion for the house of my God and for its services.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/4-3.htm">Ezra 4:3</a></span><br />But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other heads of the families of Israel replied, “You have no part with us in building a house for our God, since we alone must build it for the LORD, the God of Israel, as Cyrus king of Persia has commanded us.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14</a></span><br />So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/7-27.htm">Ezra 7:27-28</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, the God of our fathers, who has put into the heart of the king to so honor the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, / and who has shown me favor before the king, his counselors, and all his powerful officials. And because the hand of the LORD my God was upon me, I took courage and gathered the leaders of Israel to return with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-10.htm">1 Chronicles 28:10</a></span><br />Consider now that the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm">1 Chronicles 29:1</a></span><br />Then King David said to the whole assembly, “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The task is great because this palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-1.htm">Proverbs 14:1</a></span><br />Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Proverbs 31:10-31</a></span><br />A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And next to him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.</p><p class="hdg">the ruler</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Nehemiah 3:9,14-18</a></b></br> And next unto them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem… </p><p class="hdg">he and his daughters</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/35-25.htm">Exodus 35:25</a></b></br> And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, <i>both</i> of blue, and of purple, <i>and</i> of scarlet, and of fine linen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/21-8.htm">Acts 21:8,9</a></b></br> And the next <i>day</i> we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was <i>one</i> of the seven; and abode with him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/4-3.htm">Philippians 4:3</a></b></br> And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and <i>with</i> other my fellowlabourers, whose names <i>are</i> in the book of life.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/9-12.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">District</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Half</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Half-District</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-24.htm">Hallohesh</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-24.htm">Hallo'hesh</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-10.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-20.htm">Help</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Official</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Part</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-10.htm">Repairs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Section</a> <a href="/ezra/10-42.htm">Shallum</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Strengthened</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/4-14.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-14.htm">District</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-16.htm">Half</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Half-District</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-24.htm">Hallohesh</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-24.htm">Hallo'hesh</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-5.htm">Help</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-7.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-14.htm">Official</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-14.htm">Part</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-16.htm">Repairs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-14.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Section</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-45.htm">Shallum</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Strengthened</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>And next to them</b><br>This phrase indicates the collaborative effort in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. The work was organized in sections, with each group responsible for a specific part. This reflects the unity and shared purpose among the Israelites, reminiscent of the body of Christ working together in the New Testament (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>).<p><b>Shallum son of Hallohesh</b><br>Shallum is identified by his lineage, which was a common practice in biblical times to establish identity and credibility. Hallohesh is not widely mentioned elsewhere, suggesting that Shallum's significance comes from his role in the rebuilding rather than his ancestry. This highlights the importance of individual contributions to God's work, regardless of one's background.<p><b>ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem</b><br>This indicates Shallum's position of authority and responsibility. Jerusalem was divided into districts for administrative purposes, and Shallum was a leader of one such district. His involvement in the repairs shows the commitment of leaders to the physical and spiritual restoration of the city, paralleling the role of leaders in the church today (<a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a>).<p><b>made repairs</b><br>The act of making repairs signifies restoration and renewal. In the context of Nehemiah, it represents the physical rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls, which also symbolizes spiritual renewal and protection. This can be seen as a type of Christ, who restores and rebuilds the brokenness in our lives (<a href="/isaiah/61.htm">Isaiah 61:1-4</a>).<p><b>with the help of his daughters</b><br>The mention of Shallum's daughters is significant, as it highlights the involvement of women in the rebuilding process, which was unusual in the patriarchal society of ancient Israel. This inclusion underscores the theme of inclusivity in God's work, where all are called to participate, reflecting <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>, which speaks of unity in Christ regardless of gender.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/shallum.htm">Shallum</a></b><br>A leader in Jerusalem, specifically a ruler of a half-district, who took an active role in the rebuilding of the wall.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hallohesh.htm">Hallohesh</a></b><br>The father of Shallum, mentioned to establish lineage and authority.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the wall was being rebuilt, central to Jewish identity and worship.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/shallum's_daughters.htm">Shallum's Daughters</a></b><br>Notable for their involvement in the construction work, highlighting the role of women in this significant project.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wall_of_jerusalem.htm">The Wall of Jerusalem</a></b><br>The focus of the rebuilding efforts, symbolizing protection, identity, and the restoration of the community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Shallum, as a leader, sets an example by actively participating in the work. True leadership involves serving alongside those you lead.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inclusion_of_women.htm">Inclusion of Women</a></b><br>The mention of Shallum's daughters highlights the importance of including women in ministry and community efforts. God values the contributions of all His people, regardless of gender.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_involvement_in_ministry.htm">Family Involvement in Ministry</a></b><br>The participation of Shallum's family underscores the importance of involving our families in the work of God. Ministry can be a family affair, strengthening bonds and faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_effort.htm">Community Effort</a></b><br>The rebuilding of the wall was a communal task, requiring the cooperation and effort of many. This teaches us the value of working together for a common goal in the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_renewal.htm">Restoration and Renewal</a></b><br>The rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall symbolizes spiritual renewal and restoration. Just as the physical wall was rebuilt, God desires to rebuild and restore our spiritual lives.<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/how_did_goldsmiths_build_the_wall.htm">How do we reconcile Nehemiah 3:8, which mentions goldsmiths and perfumers constructing the wall, with the specialized skills required for such large-scale building?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_skeptics_view_micah_3_12's_timing.htm">In Micah 3:12, the destruction of Jerusalem is foretold--how do skeptics explain discrepancies with other accounts or timelines of Jerusalem's fall?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_nehemiah_12_1-7_priests_verified.htm">In Nehemiah 12:1-7, are there any historical or archaeological records confirming the specific priests and Levites named here?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_nehemiah_rebuild_and_restore.htm">How did Nehemiah rebuild Jerusalem's walls and restore faith?</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>(12) <span class= "bld">He and his daughters.</span>--Shallum was governor of the second half-district around Jerusalem; and it has been thought that the "daughters" here are the villages of the district. But needlessly: the women of Jerusalem might do voluntarily what as females they were not pressed to do.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He and his daughters</span>. It seems to be almost impossible that women were pressed into the service, especially when it was one of so much danger (<a href="/nehemiah/4-13.htm">Nehemiah 4:13-21</a>). By "daughters" we must therefore understand the villages contained in Shallum's district, which is agreeable to the use of the term in <a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm">Nehemiah 11:25, 27, 28</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/3-12.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">And next</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to them,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָד֣וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shallum</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁלּוּם֙</span> <span class="translit">(šal·lūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7967.htm">Strong's 7967: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shallum -- 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 Hallohesh,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַלּוֹחֵ֔שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(hal·lō·w·ḥêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3873.htm">Strong's 3873: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hallohesh -- 'whisperer', a leader in Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ruler</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂ֕ר</span> <span class="translit">(śar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of a half-district</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲצִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ṣî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2677.htm">Strong's 2677: </a> </span><span class="str2">The half, middle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Jerusalem,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rū·šā·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">made repairs,</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶחֱזִ֗יק</span> <span class="translit">(he·ḥĕ·zîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with the help of</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֖וּא</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">his daughters.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנוֹתָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nō·w·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> </span><span class="str2">A daughter</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Nehemiah 3:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Nehemiah 3:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Nehemiah 3:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Nehemiah 3:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Nehemiah 3:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Nehemiah 3:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Nehemiah 3:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Nehemiah 3:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Nehemiah 3:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Nehemiah 3:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 3:12 Next to him repaired Shallum the son (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/3-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/3-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:13" /></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>