Nehemiah 3:31

Verse

Next to him, Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and the merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate, and as far as the upper room above the corner.

American Standard Version (1901)

After him repaired Malchijah one of the goldsmiths unto the house of the Nethinim, and of the merchants, over against the gate of Hammiphkad, and to the ascent of the corner.

Bible in Basic English

After him Malchijah, one of the gold-workers to the Nethinim and the traders, made good the wall opposite the doorway of Hammiphkad and as far as the way up to the angle.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And within the chamber of the corner of the dock gate, the goldsmiths and the merchants built.

Free Bible Version

Next was Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the Temple servants and the merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate, and as far as the room above the corner.

Geneva Bible 1599

After him fortified Malchiah the goldesmiths sonne, vntil the house of the Nethinims, and of ye marchants ouer against the gate Miphkad, and to the chamber in the corner.

King James (Authorized) Version

After him repaired Malchiah the goldsmith’s son unto the place of the Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate Miphkad, and to the going up of the corner.

Translation for Translators

Next to them, Malchijah, who also made things from gold, repaired a section as far as the building used by the temple servants and merchants, which was close to the Inspection Gate. This was the gate into the temple that was near the room on top of the northeast corner of the wall.

Unlocked Literal Bible

After him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, repaired to the house of the temple servants and the merchants that was opposite the Appointment Gate and the upper living chambers on the corner.

Noah Webster Bible

After him repaired Malchiah the goldsmith's son, to the place of the Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate Miphkad, and to the ascent of the corner.

World English Bible

After him, Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths to the house of the temple servants, and of the merchants, made repairs opposite the gate of Hammiphkad and to the ascent of the corner.

Young's Literal Translation

After him hath Malchijah son of the refiner strengthened, unto the house of the Nethinim, and of the merchants, over-against the gate of the Miphkad, and unto the ascent of the corner.

Context

The Builders of the Walls

³⁰Next to him, Hananiah son of Shelemiah, as well as Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired another section. Next to them, Meshullam son of Berechiah made repairs opposite his own quarters.³¹Next to him, Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and the merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate, and as far as the upper room above the corner.³²And between the upper room above the corner and the Sheep Gate, the goldsmiths and merchants made repairs.

Summary

This verse describes the dedication of the people of Judah in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, took part in the restoration work alongside his daughters, showing the unity and commitment of families in the rebuilding process. The involvement of various professions, including goldsmiths, signifies that everyone had a role to play in the restoration of the city. The mention of the Tower of the Ovens highlights the specific sections of the wall that each group was responsible for, emphasizing the meticulous planning and execution of the rebuilding project. Overall, this verse showcases the collaborative effort and dedication of the people in restoring the city of Jerusalem.

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