Nehemiah 3:16
Nehemiah 3:16 in Multiple Translations
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.
After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Beth-zur, unto the place over against the sepulchres of David, and to the pool that was made, and unto the house of the mighty.
After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of half the district of Beth-zur, unto the place over against the sepulchres of David, and unto the pool that was made, and unto the house of the mighty men.
By his side was working Nehemiah, the son of Azbuk, ruler of half the division of Beth-zur, as far as the place opposite the last resting-places of David's family, and the pool which was made and the house of the men of war.
Past him, Nehemiah, son of Azbuk, ruler of a Beth-zur half-district, repaired up to a point opposite David's cemetery, as far as the man-made pool and the House of the Mighty Warriors.
After him fortified Nehemiah the sonne of Azbuk, the ruler of ye halfe part of Beth-zur, vntill the otherside ouer against the sepulchres of Dauid, and to the fishpoole that was repaired, and vnto the house of the mightie.
After him hath Nehemiah son of Azbuk, head of the half of the district of Beth-Zur, strengthened, unto over-against the graves of David, and unto the pool that is made, and unto the house of the mighty ones.
After him, Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of half the district of Beth Zur, made repairs to the place opposite the tombs of David, and to the pool that was made, and to the house of the mighty men.
After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Beth-zur, to the place over against the sepulchers of David, and to the pool that was made, and to the house of the mighty.
After him built Nehemias the son of Azboc, lord of half the street of Bethsur, as far as over against the sepulchre of David, and to the pool, that was built with great labour, and to the house of the mighty.
Next to him, Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, who ruled half of the Beth-Zur District, repaired the wall as far as the tombs in the City of David, to the reservoir that the people had made and the army barracks.
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Nehemiah 3:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַחֲרָ֤י/ו
הֶחֱזִיק֙
נְחֶמְיָ֣ה
בֶן
עַזְבּ֔וּק
שַׂ֕ר
חֲצִ֖י
פֶּ֣לֶךְ
בֵּֽית
צ֑וּר
עַד
נֶ֨גֶד֙
קִבְרֵ֣י
דָוִ֔יד
וְ/עַד
הַ/בְּרֵכָה֙
הָ/עֲשׂוּיָ֔ה
וְ/עַ֖ד
בֵּ֥ית
הַ/גִּבֹּרִֽים
אַחֲרָ֤י/ו
ʼachar
H310
after
Prep | Suff
הֶחֱזִיק֙
châzaq
H2388
to strengthen
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
נְחֶמְיָ֣ה
Nᵉchemyâh
H5166
Nehemiah
N-proper
בֶן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
עַזְבּ֔וּק
ʻAzbûwq
H5802
Azbuk
N-proper
שַׂ֕ר
sar
H8269
ruler
N-ms
חֲצִ֖י
chêtsîy
H2677
half
N-ms
פֶּ֣לֶךְ
pelek
H6418
district
N-ms
בֵּֽית
Bêyth Tsûwr
H1049
Beth-zur
N-proper
צ֑וּר
Bêyth Tsûwr
H1049
Beth-zur
N-proper
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
נֶ֨גֶד֙
neged
H5048
before
Prep
קִבְרֵ֣י
qeber
H6913
grave
N-mp
דָוִ֔יד
Dâvid
H1732
David
N-proper
וְ/עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Conj | Prep
הַ/בְּרֵכָה֙
bᵉrêkâh
H1295
pool
Art | N-fs
הָ/עֲשׂוּיָ֔ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Art | V-Qal-Inf-c
וְ/עַ֖ד
ʻad
H5704
till
Conj | Prep
בֵּ֥ית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
הַ/גִּבֹּרִֽים
gibbôwr
H1368
mighty man
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 3:16
אַחֲרָ֤י/ו
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Prep | Suff
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
הֶחֱזִיק֙
châzaq
H2388
"to strengthen"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
To strengthen means to be strong or courageous, and can also mean to seize or conquer, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: : strengthen/support/encourage 1) to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be strong, grow strong 1a1a) to prevail, prevail upon 1a1b) to be firm, be caught fast, be secure 1a1c) to press, be urgent 1a1d) to grow stout, grow rigid, grow hard (bad sense) 1a1e) to be severe, be grievous 1a2) to strengthen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make strong 1b2) to restore to strength, give strength 1b3) to strengthen, sustain, encourage 1b4) to make strong, make bold, encourage 1b5) to make firm 1b6) to make rigid, make hard 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make strong, strengthen 1c2) to make firm 1c3) to display strength 1c4) to make severe 1c5) to support 1c6) to repair 1c7) to prevail, prevail upon 1c8) to have or take or keep hold of, retain, hold up, sustain, support 1c9) to hold, contain 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to strengthen oneself 1d2) to put forth strength, use one's strength 1d3) to withstand 1d4) to hold strongly with
Usage: Occurs in 266 OT verses. KJV: aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand. See also: Genesis 19:16; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 27:14.
נְחֶמְיָ֣ה
Nᵉchemyâh
H5166
"Nehemiah"
N-proper
Nehemiah was a leader who helped the Israelites return from exile, becoming governor of Judah. His name means Jehovah comforts, and he played a key role in rebuilding Jerusalem.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.16; son of: Azbuk (H5802) § Nehemiah = "Jehovah comforts" 1) the son of Hachaliah, cupbearer to king Artaxerxes, who became governor of Judah after the return from exile 2) one of the 12 heads of the people who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 3) son of Azbuk and ruler of the half part of Beth-zur, who helped to repair the wall of Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Nehemiah. See also: Ezra 2:2; Nehemiah 8:9; Nehemiah 12:47.
בֶן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
עַזְבּ֔וּק
ʻAzbûwq
H5802
"Azbuk"
N-proper
Azbuk was an Israelite living during the Exile and Return, mentioned in Nehemiah 3:16 as the father of Nehemiah, a leader who helped repair Jerusalem's walls.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.16; father of: Nehemiah (H5166I) § Azbuk = "strong devastation" father of Nehemiah, leader of half the district of Beth Zur, and a repairer of the walls of Jerusalem under another Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Azbuk. See also: Nehemiah 3:16.
שַׂ֕ר
sar
H8269
"ruler"
N-ms
A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.
Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden
Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.
חֲצִ֖י
chêtsîy
H2677
"half"
N-ms
This word means half or middle, describing a division or a part of something. It is used to talk about physical things or time, like half of the day. The Bible uses it in various contexts.
Definition: 1) half 1a) half 1b) middle
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: half, middle, mid(-night), midst, part, two parts. See also: Exodus 12:29; Ruth 3:8; Psalms 102:25.
פֶּ֣לֶךְ
pelek
H6418
"district"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word can refer to a district or region, like a specific area of land. It can also mean a spindle or a staff, as in the book of Isaiah. The KJV translates it as staff or participle.
Definition: 1) whirl of spindle, stick, district 1a) whirl of spindle, stick 1b) district, circuit
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: (di-) staff, participle See also: 2 Samuel 3:29; Nehemiah 3:15; Proverbs 31:19.
בֵּֽית
Bêyth Tsûwr
H1049
"Beth-zur"
N-proper
Beth-Zur means house of the rock, a place in Judah. It is mentioned in the Bible as a city in the tribe of Judah, near Jerusalem.
Definition: § Beth-zur = "house of the rock" a place in Judah
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Beth-zur. See also: Joshua 15:58; 2 Chronicles 11:7; Nehemiah 3:16.
צ֑וּר
Bêyth Tsûwr
H1049
"Beth-zur"
N-proper
Beth-Zur means house of the rock, a place in Judah. It is mentioned in the Bible as a city in the tribe of Judah, near Jerusalem.
Definition: § Beth-zur = "house of the rock" a place in Judah
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Beth-zur. See also: Joshua 15:58; 2 Chronicles 11:7; Nehemiah 3:16.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
נֶ֨גֶד֙
neged
H5048
"before"
Prep
Before or in front of something, as in Genesis 18:22 where Abraham stands before the Lord. It describes a position of being face to face or in someone's presence.
Definition: subst 1) what is conspicuous, what is in front of adv 2) in front of, straight forward, before, in sight of 3) in front of oneself, straightforward 4) before your face, in your view or purpose with prep 5) what is in front of, corresponding to 6) in front of, before 7) in the sight or presence of 8) parallel to 9) over, for 10) in front, opposite 11) at a distance prep 12) from the front of, away from 13) from before the eyes of, opposite to, at a distance from 14) from before, in front of 15) as far as the front of Aramaic equivalent: ne.ged (נֶ֫גֶד "before" H5049)
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: about, (over) against, [idiom] aloof, [idiom] far (off), [idiom] from, over, presence, [idiom] other side, sight, [idiom] to view. See also: Genesis 2:18; Job 10:17; Psalms 10:5.
קִבְרֵ֣י
qeber
H6913
"grave"
N-mp
A grave or sepulchre is a place where the dead are buried, often a tomb or burial site. This word is used in the Bible to describe the final resting place of individuals, and is translated as burying place or sepulchre in the KJV.
Definition: grave, sepulchre, tomb
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: burying place, grave, sepulchre. See also: Genesis 23:4; 2 Chronicles 32:33; Psalms 5:10.
דָוִ֔יד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
וְ/עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
הַ/בְּרֵכָה֙
bᵉrêkâh
H1295
"pool"
Art | N-fs
A pool is a reservoir of water, like those where camels rest. In the Bible, it refers to a place where fish live, providing food for people.
Definition: pool, pond
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: (fish-) pool. See also: 2 Samuel 2:13; Nehemiah 3:16; Isaiah 7:3.
הָ/עֲשׂוּיָ֔ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Art | V-Qal-Inf-c
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
וְ/עַ֖ד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
בֵּ֥ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
הַ/גִּבֹּרִֽים
gibbôwr
H1368
"mighty man"
Art | Adj
This word describes a strong or mighty man, like a warrior or champion, as seen in 1 Samuel 17:51 where David defeats Goliath. It can also imply a brave or valiant person.
Definition: adj 1) strong, mighty n m 2) strong man, brave man, mighty man
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: champion, chief, [idiom] excel, giant, man, mighty (man, one), strong (man), valiant man. See also: Genesis 6:4; 2 Chronicles 17:16; Psalms 19:6.
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Context — The Builders of the Walls
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.
15The 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.
16Beyond 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.
17Next 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. 18Next to him, their countrymen made repairs under Binnui son of Henadad, ruler of the other half-district of Keilah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acts 2:29 | Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. |
| 2 | Nehemiah 3:9 | Next to them, Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs; |
| 3 | 2 Kings 20:20 | As for the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, along with all his might and how he constructed the pool and the tunnel to bring water into the city, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? |
| 4 | Nehemiah 3:12 | And next to them, Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs, with the help of his daughters. |
| 5 | Nehemiah 3:14 | 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. |
| 6 | Isaiah 22:11 | You built a reservoir between the walls for the waters of the ancient pool, but you did not look to the One who made it, or consider Him who planned it long ago. |
| 7 | Isaiah 7:3 | Then the LORD said to Isaiah, “Go out with your son Shear-jashub to meet Ahaz at the end of the aqueduct that feeds the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field, |
| 8 | Joshua 15:58 | Halhul, Beth-zur, Gedor, |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 11:7 | Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, |
| 10 | 1 Kings 14:27–28 | Then King Rehoboam made bronze shields in their place and committed them to the care of the captains of the guard on duty at the entrance to the royal palace. And whenever the king entered the house of the LORD, the guards would bear the shields, and later they would return them to the guardroom. |
Nehemiah 3:16 Summary
[Nehemiah 3:16 tells us about a man named Nehemiah son of Azbuk, who was in charge of a part of the area of Beth-zur and helped fix a section of the wall in Jerusalem, up to the point where the tombs of David were, similar to how Solomon built the temple in 1 Kings 6. He worked hard to make sure the wall was strong and safe, just like we are called to be faithful in our work, as seen in Colossians 3:23-24. This verse shows us the importance of leadership, responsibility, and cooperation in achieving big goals, and encourages us to work together to build and restore our communities, as encouraged in Psalm 127:1-2.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Nehemiah son of Azbuk and what was his role in the repairs?
Nehemiah son of Azbuk was the ruler of a half-district of Beth-zur, and he led the repairs of a section of the wall up to a point opposite the tombs of David, as mentioned in Nehemiah 3:16. This role is similar to other leaders who oversaw repairs in different districts, such as Malchijah son of Rechab in Nehemiah 3:14.
What is the significance of the tombs of David in this verse?
The tombs of David were a notable landmark in Jerusalem, and Nehemiah son of Azbuk's repairs extended up to a point opposite them, indicating the importance of this location in the city, as also seen in Acts 2:29 and 1 Kings 2:10.
What is the artificial pool mentioned in this verse?
The artificial pool is likely a reference to the Pool of Shelah, which is also mentioned in Nehemiah 3:15, and was part of the water supply system of Jerusalem, as seen in 2 Kings 20:20 and Isaiah 22:11.
How does this verse relate to the overall restoration of Jerusalem?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the restoration of Jerusalem under Nehemiah's leadership, as described in the book of Nehemiah, and demonstrates the cooperation and effort of various leaders and groups in rebuilding the city, as encouraged in verses like Ezra 1:1-4 and Haggai 1:14.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from Nehemiah son of Azbuk's leadership and responsibility in overseeing the repairs of a section of the wall?
- How does the mention of the tombs of David and the artificial pool help us understand the geography and significance of Jerusalem?
- In what ways can we, like Nehemiah son of Azbuk, contribute to the restoration and rebuilding of our communities and cities?
- What role does cooperation and teamwork play in achieving large-scale goals, as seen in the repairs of the wall in Nehemiah 3?
- How can we apply the principles of leadership, responsibility, and cooperation seen in this verse to our own lives and ministries?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 3:16
After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Bethzur.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 3:16
After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Bethzur, unto the place over against the sepulchres of David, and to the pool that was made, and unto the house of the mighty.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:16
Over against the sepulchres of David, i.e. the place which David appointed for his own sepulchres, and the sepulchres of his successors the kings of Israel and Judah. The pool that was made, to wit, by Hezekiah, ; whereby it is distinguished from that pool which was natural. The house of the mighty; or, of the valiant; which possibly was formerly appointed for the receipt of those chief captains that should attend upon the king, their courses, or of some other valiant commanders who should upon occasion resort to Jerusalem.
Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:16
Nehemiah 3:16 After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Bethzur, unto [the place] over against the sepulchres of David, and to the pool that was made, and unto the house of the mighty.Ver. 16. Over against the sepulchres of David] His burying place. The Jews had their sepulchres ready made, as the old prophet, 1 Kings 13:30, Joseph of Arimathaea, &c. So had the emperors of Constantinople their tombstone presented them on their coronation day. Charles V, emperor of Germany, five years before his death caused his sepulchre to be made, with all things appertaining to it necessary for his burial. Another great prince began his tomb, and left it imperfect; commanding a servant once every day to remind him of finishing it. The Thebans had a law, that no man should set up a house for himself to dwell in, but he should first make his grave. David, it seems, had his choice of sepulchres, not far from the wall of the city of David. And to the pool that was made] With great art and cost, by King Hezekiah, 2 Kings 20:20. And unto the house of the mighty] Where David’ s mighties, or the watchmen of his city, lodged; or where youth were trained up and taught to handle their arms.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:16
(16) The sepulchres of David.—Excavated on the western side of the Temple, and never yet traced. The pool that was made.—This may have been the reservoir of Hezekiah (Isaiah 22:11); and “the house of the mighty” may have been the barracks of David’s elect troops (1 Chronicles 11:10).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:16
Verse 16. The pool that was made] Calmet supposes that this was the reservoir made by Hezekiah, when besieged by Sennacherib, 2 Chronicles 32:4. The house of the mighty.] Probably a place where a band of soldiers was kept, or the city guard.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 3:16
16. the ruler of the half part of Beth-zur] R.V. the ruler of half the district of Beth-Zur. Beth-Zur (Joshua 15:58), the modern Beitsur, was about 13 miles S. of Jerusalem. It commanded the road to Hebron and was fortified by Rehoboam (2 Chronicles 11:7). From the mention of it in this verse we may gather that it ranked as an important town on the Southern frontier. In the Maccabean Wars it appears as a strongly fortified place and the scene of three of the bloodiest conflicts (cf. 1Ma 4:29; 1Ma 11:65-66; 1Ma 14:7. unto the place over against the sepulchres of David] This must have been a well-known spot opposite the tombs of the former kings of Judah. From the way in which these are mentioned in 2 Chronicles 32:33 ‘they buried (Hezekiah) in the ascent of the sepulchres of the sons of David,’ they were probably on the side of the south-east or east cliff of Mt. Ophel. We may expect interesting discoveries to result from investigations instituted at this spot for the sake of identifying the royal sepulchres. and to the pool that was made] R.V. and unto &c. From this description of ‘the pool’ some have supposed that Nehemiah regarded it as a recent construction in his own time. Others identify it with the pool constructed by Hezekiah mentioned in Isaiah 22:9-11.
It clearly lay north of the pool of Shelah, and was fed perhaps by the same conduit from the Virgin’s Well. Cf. Sayce, ‘Traces of this have been found by Dr Guthe, close to the so-called tree of Isaiah; and since the city wall here formed one of the walls of the reservoir, the latter must have been constructed after the walls had been built.’ the house of the mighty] R.V. the house of the mighty men. This name was probably given to the traditional site (or building on the site) of the former royal barracks erected by David for his ‘body-guard of mighty men’ (2 Samuel 16:6; 2 Samuel 23:8). That it denotes the residence of the Temple guard (cf. 1 Chronicles 9:26; 1 Chronicles 26:6), is a less probable explanation of the name. Rabbi Saadiah understands by the expression ‘the Sanhedrin,’ who were mighty in the Law, and compares Psalms 103:20, ‘ye mighty in strength that fulfil his word.’
Barnes' Notes on Nehemiah 3:16
Beth-zur - Now Beit-sur, on the road from Jerusalem to Hebron Joshua 15:58. By “the sepulchres of David” must be understood the burial place in which David and the kings his descendants to the time of Hezekiah were interred.
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:16
16. Over against the sepulchres of David — David and most of his sons who reigned after him were buried “in the city of David.” 1 Kings 2:10; 1 Kings 14:31; 1 Kings 15:8; 1 Kings 24:22, 1 Kings 24:50.
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What Shall I Do With Jesus? by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill passionately addresses the pivotal question, 'What shall I do with Jesus?' by exploring the dilemma faced by Pontius Pilate during Christ's trial. He emphasizes t |
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Exposition on Psalm 89 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about the faithfulness of God's promises, despite the challenges faced by His people. He highlights the change brought by Christ's resurrection and the repro |
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Some Queries and Considerations Proposed to the Cavaliers by Isaac Penington | Greek Word Studies delves into the significance of the term 'patriarch' in Scripture, highlighting the role of important male ancestors as heads of families or tribes, such as Abra |
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