Next Jedaiah son of Harumaph repaired the wall across from his own house, and next to him was Hattush son of Hashabneiah.
Parallel translations
- WEB Next to them, Jedaiah the son of Harumaph made repairs across from his house. Next to him, Hattush the son of Hashabneiah made repairs.
- KJV 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.
- BSB next to him, Jedaiah son of Harumaph made repairs across from his house; and next to him, Hattush son of Hashabneiah made repairs.
- NKJV Next to them Jedaiah the son of Harumaph made repairs in front of his house. And next to him Hattush the son of Hashabniah made repairs.
- NASB Next to them Jedaiah the son of Harumaph made repairs opposite his house. And next to him Hattush the son of Hashabneiah made repairs.
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Quick answer
Jedaiah repairs the wall opposite his own house, and Hattush works nearby. Many built the section right by their homes, giving personal stake to the work.
Overview
Several builders, including Jedaiah, repair the portions "across from" their own houses, a recurring detail in the chapter. Working near one's home joined personal interest to communal duty and likely improved diligence and care. This pattern shows wisdom in assigning responsibility where people had a direct stake, while still serving the whole city's good.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Neh 3:28–30Above the horse gate, the priests made repairs, everyone across from his own house.
- Neh 3:23After them, Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs across from their house. After them, Azariah the son of Maaseiah the son of Ananiah made repairs beside his own house.
- Neh 10:4Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,
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