Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hasshub the son of Pahathmoab, repaired another portion, and the tower of the furnaces.
Parallel translations
- KJV Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hashub the son of Pahathmoab, repaired the other piece, and the tower of the furnaces.
- BSB Malchijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath-moab repaired another section, as well as the Tower of the Ovens.
- NKJV Malchijah the son of Harim and Hashub the son of Pahath-Moab repaired another section, as well as the Tower of the Ovens.
- NASB Malchijah the son of Harim and Hasshub the son of Pahath-moab repaired another section and the Tower of Furnaces.
- NLT Then came Malkijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath-moab, who repaired another section of the wall and the Tower of the Ovens.
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Malchijah and Hasshub repair a further section and the tower of the furnaces. The builders restore both wall and defensive towers.
Overview
Two builders take up "another portion," indicating some crews completed extra stretches beyond their first assignment. Their work included a fortified tower, strengthening the city's defenses at a key point. The mention of additional portions highlights the zeal of those who labored more than required for the success of the whole.
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- Neh 12:38The other company of those who gave thanks went to meet them, and I after them, with the half of the people, on the wall, above the tower of the furnaces, even to the wide wall,
- Ezra 2:6The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand eight hundred twelve.
- Neh 7:11The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand eight hundred eighteen.
- Neh 10:5Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,
- Neh 10:14The chiefs of the people: Parosh, Pahathmoab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,
- Ezra 8:4Of the sons of Pahathmoab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah; and with him two hundred males.
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