Nehemiah 3:12
Nehemiah 3:12 in Multiple Translations
And next to them, Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs, with the help of his daughters.
And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.
And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.
Near them was Shallum, the son of Hallohesh, the ruler of half Jerusalem, with his daughters.
Next was Shallum, son of Hallohesh, ruler of a Jerusalem half-district, helped by his daughters.
Next vnto him also fortified Shallum, the sonne of Halloesh, the ruler of the halfe part of Ierusalem, he, and his daughters.
And by his hand hath Shallum son of Halohesh, head of the half of the district of Jerusalem, strengthened, he and his daughters.
Next to him, Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, he and his daughters made repairs.
And next to him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.
And next to him built Sellum the son of Alohes, lord of half the street of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.
Next to them, Shallum the son of Hallohesh, who ruled the other half of Jerusalem District, repaired part of the wall. His daughters helped him with the work.
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Study Notes — Nehemiah 3:12
- Context
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- Nehemiah 3:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 3:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 3:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:12
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:12
- Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 3:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:12
- Sermons on Nehemiah 3:12
Context — The Builders of the Walls
12And next to them, Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs, with the help of his daughters.
13The 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. 14The 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Nehemiah 3:9 | Next to them, Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs; |
| 2 | Acts 21:8–9 | Leaving the next day, we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven. He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied. |
| 3 | Exodus 35:25 | Every skilled woman spun with her hands and brought what she had spun: blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen. |
| 4 | Philippians 4:3 | Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have labored with me for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life. |
| 5 | Nehemiah 3:14–18 | 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. 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. Beyond him, Nehemiah son of Azbuk, ruler of a half-district of Beth-zur, made repairs up to a point opposite the tombs of David, as far as the artificial pool and the House of the Mighty. Next to him, the Levites made repairs under Rehum son of Bani, and next to him, Hashabiah, ruler of a half-district of Keilah, made repairs for his district. Next to him, their countrymen made repairs under Binnui son of Henadad, ruler of the other half-district of Keilah. |
Nehemiah 3:12 Summary
Nehemiah 3:12 tells us about Shallum, a ruler in Jerusalem, who worked with his daughters to repair the city walls. This shows us that everyone, regardless of their position or role, can contribute to the greater good. Just like Shallum and his daughters, we can work together with our families and communities to achieve common goals, as seen in other Bible verses such as Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, where it says that two are better than one. By serving others and working together, we can build stronger, more loving communities, just like the Israelites were trying to rebuild their city and their faith in the book of Nehemiah.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Shallum's daughters helping him with the repairs in Nehemiah 3:12?
The involvement of Shallum's daughters in the repairs highlights the importance of family and community in achieving a common goal, as seen in other Bible verses such as Proverbs 31:10-31, where a virtuous woman is described as a helper to her husband and family.
Who was Shallum son of Hallohesh and what was his role in Jerusalem?
Shallum son of Hallohesh was the ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem, as mentioned in Nehemiah 3:12, and his role involved overseeing and contributing to the repairs of the city walls, similar to other leaders in the Bible such as Nehemiah, who also led the effort to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem in the book of Nehemiah.
What can we learn from the fact that Shallum, a ruler, was personally involved in the repairs?
The fact that Shallum, a ruler, was personally involved in the repairs, as mentioned in Nehemiah 3:12, teaches us about the importance of leadership by example, as seen in other Bible verses such as Matthew 20:26-28, where Jesus teaches that true leaders serve others.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of the book of Nehemiah?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the book of Nehemiah, which tells the story of the rebuilding of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as described in Nehemiah 1:1-3, and the efforts of the Israelites to restore their city and their faith, as seen in verses such as Ezra 4:24 and Nehemiah 6:15-16.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can serve my community or family, just like Shallum's daughters served alongside their father?
- How can I, like Shallum, take initiative to contribute to the well-being of my community or church?
- What are some areas in my life where I can demonstrate leadership by example, just like Shallum did in Nehemiah 3:12?
- How can I balance my own responsibilities with the need to serve and help others, as seen in the example of Shallum and his daughters?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 3:12
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 3:12
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:12
Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:12
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:12
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:12
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 3:12
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:12
Sermons on Nehemiah 3:12
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Greenwood Hills Conference 1989-01 Nehemiah 1 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not being idle in the work of the Lord. He highlights the need for accountability in our assemblies and on the foreign fiel |
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(Spain) the Supply of the Spirit by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal testimony about his wife and daughter battling cancer. Despite the hardships, he emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God's wi |
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Epistle 320 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about the significant roles of women in the Old Testament and the importance of women's involvement in the work and service of the Lord in both the time of the |
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Did You Know That You're in the Bible? by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the consequences of our thoughts, deeds, and words. He highlights the idea that if our lives were exposed fo |
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The Lamb's Book of Life by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of life as the ultimate criterion and completing factor for humanity. They emphasize that man's disobedience led to the withholdin |
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The Horizon of Divine Purpose - Part 5 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of life as portrayed in the Bible. He emphasizes that man's disobedience led to the withholding of a completing factor, resulting |
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The Peace of God by Anton Bosch | This sermon emphasizes the importance of not being anxious but instead praying with thanksgiving, trusting in God's nearness and His ability to provide peace that surpasses underst |






