Nehemiah 3:12

Verse

And next to them, Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs, with the help of his daughters.

American Standard Version (1901)

And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.

Bible in Basic English

Near them was Shallum, the son of Hallohesh, the ruler of half Jerusalem, with his daughters.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And next to him built Sellum the son of Alohes, lord of half the street of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.

Free Bible Version

Next was Shallum, son of Hallohesh, ruler of a Jerusalem half-district, helped by his daughters.

Geneva Bible 1599

Next vnto him also fortified Shallum, the sonne of Halloesh, the ruler of the halfe part of Ierusalem, he, and his daughters.

King James (Authorized) Version

And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.

Translation for Translators

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.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Next to them Shallum son of Hallohesh, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, repaired, along with his daughters.

Noah Webster Bible

And next to him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.

World English Bible

Next to him, Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, he and his daughters made repairs.

Young's Literal Translation

And by his hand hath Shallum son of Halohesh, head of the half of the district of Jerusalem, strengthened, he and his daughters.

Context

The Builders of the Walls

¹¹Malchijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath-moab repaired another section, as well as the Tower of the Ovens.¹²And next to them, Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs, with the help of his daughters.

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Greenwood Hills Conference 1989-01 Nehemiah 1

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Summary

This verse describes the dedication and unity of the people of Jerusalem as they worked together to rebuild the city walls. The residents of Jerusalem, including priests, nobles, and craftsmen, each took on a specific section of the wall to repair, demonstrating a shared commitment to the restoration of their city. The collaboration and organization displayed in this verse reflect the importance of working together in harmony to achieve a common goal, showcasing the power of community and cooperation in overcoming challenges. Through their collective efforts, the people of Jerusalem exemplified diligence, perseverance, and faithfulness in fulfilling the task set before them, serving as a model of teamwork and determination for future generations.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

The son of Halohesh - Or, the son of the Enchanter: conjectured to be thus named from having the art to charm serpents. The ruler of the half part - See on Neh 3:9 (note).

Nehemiah 3:12

The Builders of the Walls

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Berean Standard Bible

And next to them, Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs, with the help of his daughters.

American Standard Version (1901)

And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.

Bible in Basic English

Near them was Shallum, the son of Hallohesh, the ruler of half Jerusalem, with his daughters.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And next to him built Sellum the son of Alohes, lord of half the street of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.

Free Bible Version

Next was Shallum, son of Hallohesh, ruler of a Jerusalem half-district, helped by his daughters.

Geneva Bible 1599

Next vnto him also fortified Shallum, the sonne of Halloesh, the ruler of the halfe part of Ierusalem, he, and his daughters.

King James (Authorized) Version

And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.

Translation for Translators

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.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Next to them Shallum son of Hallohesh, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, repaired, along with his daughters.

Noah Webster Bible

And next to him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.

World English Bible

Next to him, Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, he and his daughters made repairs.

Young's Literal Translation

And by his hand hath Shallum son of Halohesh, head of the half of the district of Jerusalem, strengthened, he and his daughters.

Nehemiah 3:12

Verse

Context

The Builders of the Walls

Sermons

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Nehemiah 3:12

The Builders of the Walls

Greenwood Hills Conference 1989-01 Nehemiah 1

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary