Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem, repaired the next section with the help of his daughters. New Living Translation Shallum son of Hallohesh and his daughters repaired the next section. He was the leader of the other half of the district of Jerusalem. English Standard Version Next to him Shallum the son of Hallohesh, ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, repaired, he and his daughters. 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. King James Bible And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters. New King James Version And next to him was Shallum the son of Hallohesh, leader of half the district of Jerusalem; he and his daughters made repairs. New American Standard Bible Next to him Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the official of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs, he and his daughters. NASB 1995 Next to him Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the official of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs, he and his daughters. NASB 1977 And next to him Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the official of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs, he and his daughters. Legacy Standard Bible Next to him Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the official of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs, he and his daughters. Amplified Bible Next to him Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the official of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs, he and his daughters. Christian Standard Bible Beside him Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs—he and his daughters. Holman Christian Standard Bible Beside him Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler over half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs—he and his daughters. American Standard Version And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, he and his daughters. Contemporary English Version Shallum son of Hallohesh ruled the other half of the Jerusalem District, and he rebuilt the next section of the wall. Shallum's daughters also worked with him. English Revised Version And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, he and his daughters. GOD'S WORD® Translation Next to them Shallum, Hallohesh's son, an official in charge of half a district of Jerusalem, made repairs with the help of his daughters. Good News Translation Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half of the Jerusalem District, built the next section. (His daughters helped with the work.) International Standard Version and next to him Hallohesh's son Shallum, ruling official for the other half of the Jerusalem district, did repairs, as did his daughters. Majority 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. NET Bible Shallum son of Hallohesh, head of a half-district of Jerusalem, worked on the section adjacent to him, assisted by his daughters. New Heart English Bible Next to him, Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, he and his daughters, made repairs. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd by his hand Shallum son of Halohesh, head of the half of the district of Jerusalem, has strengthened, he and his daughters. 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. Smith's Literal Translation And upon his hand held fast Shallum son of Halohesh, chief of half the circuit of Jerusalem, he and his daughters. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd next to him built Sellum the son of Alohes, lord of half the street of Jerusalem, he and his daughters. Catholic Public Domain Version And beside him, Shallum, the son of Hallohesh, the leader of one half part of a street of Jerusalem, built, he and his daughters. New American Bible At their side the work of repair was carried out by Shallum, son of Hallohesh, administrator of half the district of Jerusalem, together with his daughters. New Revised Standard Version Next to him Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs, he and his daughters. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd next to him repaired Shallum the son of Hattush, the ruler of Jerusalem, he and his sons. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Shallum, son of Khelush, a Ruler of Jerusalem, and his children, repaired unto the border OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, he and his daughters. Brenton Septuagint Translation And next to him repaired Sallum the son of Alloes, the ruler of half the district round about Jerusalem, he and his daughters. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible 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. 13The Valley Gate was repaired by Hanun and the residents of Zanoah. They rebuilt it, installed its doors, bolts, and bars, and repaired a thousand cubits of the wall as far as the Dung Gate.… Cross References Nehemiah 4:6 So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work. Nehemiah 6:15-16 So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul. / When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and disheartened, for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God. Nehemiah 2:18 I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work. Nehemiah 5:16 Instead, I devoted myself to the construction of the wall, and all my servants were gathered there for the work; we did not acquire any land. Nehemiah 7:1 When the wall had been rebuilt and I had set the doors in place, the gatekeepers, singers, and Levites were appointed. Nehemiah 8:1 At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. Nehemiah 12:27 At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. Nehemiah 13:14 Remember me for this, O my God, and do not blot out my deeds of loving devotion for the house of my God and for its services. Ezra 4:3 But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other heads of the families of Israel replied, “You have no part with us in building a house for our God, since we alone must build it for the LORD, the God of Israel, as Cyrus king of Persia has commanded us.” Ezra 6:14 So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia. Ezra 7:27-28 Blessed be the LORD, the God of our fathers, who has put into the heart of the king to so honor the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, / and who has shown me favor before the king, his counselors, and all his powerful officials. And because the hand of the LORD my God was upon me, I took courage and gathered the leaders of Israel to return with me. 1 Chronicles 28:10 Consider now that the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.” 1 Chronicles 29:1 Then King David said to the whole assembly, “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The task is great because this palace is not for man, but for the LORD God. Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands. Proverbs 31:10-31 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. ... Treasury of Scripture And next to him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters. the ruler Nehemiah 3:9,14-18 And next unto them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem… he and his daughters Exodus 35:25 And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen. Acts 21:8,9 And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him… Philippians 4:3 And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life. Jump to Previous Daughters District Half Half-District Hallohesh Hallo'hesh Hand Help Jerusalem Official Part Repaired Repairs Ruler Section Shallum StrengthenedJump to Next Daughters District Half Half-District Hallohesh Hallo'hesh Hand Help Jerusalem Official Part Repaired Repairs Ruler Section Shallum StrengthenedNehemiah 3 1. The names and order of those who built the wallAnd next to them This phrase indicates the collaborative effort in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. The work was organized in sections, with each group responsible for a specific part. This reflects the unity and shared purpose among the Israelites, reminiscent of the body of Christ working together in the New Testament (1 Corinthians 12:12-27). Shallum son of Hallohesh ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem made repairs with the help of his daughters Persons / Places / Events 1. ShallumA leader in Jerusalem, specifically a ruler of a half-district, who took an active role in the rebuilding of the wall. 2. Hallohesh The father of Shallum, mentioned to establish lineage and authority. 3. Jerusalem The city where the wall was being rebuilt, central to Jewish identity and worship. 4. Shallum's Daughters Notable for their involvement in the construction work, highlighting the role of women in this significant project. 5. The Wall of Jerusalem The focus of the rebuilding efforts, symbolizing protection, identity, and the restoration of the community. Teaching Points Leadership and ResponsibilityShallum, as a leader, sets an example by actively participating in the work. True leadership involves serving alongside those you lead. Inclusion of Women The mention of Shallum's daughters highlights the importance of including women in ministry and community efforts. God values the contributions of all His people, regardless of gender. Family Involvement in Ministry The participation of Shallum's family underscores the importance of involving our families in the work of God. Ministry can be a family affair, strengthening bonds and faith. Community Effort The rebuilding of the wall was a communal task, requiring the cooperation and effort of many. This teaches us the value of working together for a common goal in the body of Christ. Restoration and Renewal The rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall symbolizes spiritual renewal and restoration. Just as the physical wall was rebuilt, God desires to rebuild and restore our spiritual lives.(12) He and his daughters.--Shallum was governor of the second half-district around Jerusalem; and it has been thought that the "daughters" here are the villages of the district. But needlessly: the women of Jerusalem might do voluntarily what as females they were not pressed to do.Verse 12. - He and his daughters. It seems to be almost impossible that women were pressed into the service, especially when it was one of so much danger (Nehemiah 4:13-21). By "daughters" we must therefore understand the villages contained in Shallum's district, which is agreeable to the use of the term in Nehemiah 11:25, 27, 28. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And nextוְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against to them, יָד֣וֹ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand Shallum שַׁלּוּם֙ (šal·lūm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7967: Shallum -- the name of a number of Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Hallohesh, הַלּוֹחֵ֔שׁ (hal·lō·w·ḥêš) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3873: Hallohesh -- 'whisperer', a leader in Israel ruler שַׂ֕ר (śar) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of a half-district חֲצִ֖י (ḥă·ṣî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2677: The half, middle of Jerusalem, יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel made repairs, הֶחֱזִ֗יק (he·ḥĕ·zîq) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer with the help of ה֖וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are his daughters. וּבְנוֹתָֽיו׃ (ū·ḇə·nō·w·ṯāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1323: A daughter Links Nehemiah 3:12 NIVNehemiah 3:12 NLT Nehemiah 3:12 ESV Nehemiah 3:12 NASB Nehemiah 3:12 KJV Nehemiah 3:12 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 3:12 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 3:12 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 3:12 French Bible Nehemiah 3:12 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 3:12 Next to him repaired Shallum the son (Neh Ne) |
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