Nehemiah 3:10

Verse

next to him, Jedaiah son of Harumaph made repairs across from his house; and next to him, Hattush son of Hashabneiah made repairs.

American Standard Version (1901)

And next unto them repaired Jedaiah the son of Harumaph, over against his house. And next unto him repaired Hattush the son of Hashabneiah.

Bible in Basic English

By his side was Jedaiah, the son of Harumaph, opposite his house. And by him was Hattush, the son of Hashabneiah.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And next to him Jedaia the son of Haromaph over against his own house: and next to him built Hattus the son of Hasebonia.

Free Bible Version

Next was Jedaiah, son of Harumaph, who made repairs opposite his house. Next was Hattush, son of Hashabneiah.

Geneva Bible 1599

And next vnto him fortified Iedaiah the sonne of Harumaph, euen ouer against his house: and next vnto him fortified Hattush, the sonne of Hashabniah.

King James (Authorized) Version

And next unto them repaired Jedaiah the son of Harumaph, even over against his house. And next unto him repaired Hattush the son of Hashabniah.

Translation for Translators

Next to him, Jedaiah the son of Harumaph repaired part of the wall near his house. Next to him, Hattush the son of Hashabneiah repaired part of the wall.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Next to them Jedaiah son of Harumaph repaired next to his house. Next to him Hattush son of Hashabneiah repaired.

Noah Webster Bible

And next to them repaired Jedaiah the son of Harumaph, even over against his house. And next to him repaired Hattush the son of Hashabniah.

World English Bible

Next to them, Jedaiah the son of Harumaph made repairs across from his house. Next to him, Hattush the son of Hashabneiah made repairs.

Young's Literal Translation

And by their hand hath Jedaiah son of Harumaph strengthened, and over-against his own house; and by his hand hath Hattush son of Hashabniah strengthened.

Context

The Builders of the Walls

⁹Next to them, Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs;¹⁰next to him, Jedaiah son of Harumaph made repairs across from his house; and next to him, Hattush son of Hashabneiah made repairs.¹¹Malchijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath-moab repaired another section, as well as the Tower of the Ovens.

Summary

In this verse, Jedaiah, the son of Harumaph, diligently works on repairing a section of the wall of Jerusalem. His commitment to the task assigned to him by Nehemiah reflects the unity and cooperation among the people in rebuilding the city. Jedaiah's faithfulness in carrying out his assigned portion exemplifies the importance of each individual's contribution to the greater work of God. This verse serves as a reminder of the significance of everyone's role in fulfilling God's purposes, showcasing the value of dedication and teamwork in accomplishing His plans.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hashub the son of Pahathmoab,.... The fathers of these were heads of families that came out of captivity with Zerubbabel, Ezr 2:6 repaired the other piece: or second piece, below and next to that which Hattush repaired, the last builder mentioned: and the tower of the furnaces; near to which were furnaces for the baking of bread, or of bricks.