Nehemiah 3:2
New International Version
The men of Jericho built the adjoining section, and Zakkur son of Imri built next to them.

New Living Translation
People from the town of Jericho worked next to them, and beyond them was Zaccur son of Imri.

English Standard Version
And next to him the men of Jericho built. And next to them Zaccur the son of Imri built.

Berean Standard Bible
The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them.

King James Bible
And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri.

New King James Version
Next to Eliashib the men of Jericho built. And next to them Zaccur the son of Imri built.

New American Standard Bible
And next to him the men of Jericho built, and next to them Zaccur the son of Imri built.

NASB 1995
Next to him the men of Jericho built, and next to them Zaccur the son of Imri built.

NASB 1977
And next to him the men of Jericho built, and next to them Zaccur the son of Imri built.

Legacy Standard Bible
Next to him the men of Jericho built, and next to them Zaccur the son of Imri built.

Amplified Bible
Next to Eliashib the men of Jericho built, and next to them Zaccur the son of Imri built.

Christian Standard Bible
The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and next to them Zaccur son of Imri built.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and next to them Zaccur son of Imri built.

American Standard Version
And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri.

Contemporary English Version
The people of Jericho rebuilt the next section of the wall, and Zaccur son of Imri rebuilt the section after that.

English Revised Version
And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The men from Jericho were rebuilding next to Eliashib. Zaccur, son of Imri, was next to them.

Good News Translation
The men of Jericho built the next section. Zaccur son of Imri built the next section.

International Standard Version
Men from Jericho did repairs next to him, and Imri's son Zaccur did repairs next to them.

Majority Standard Bible
The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them.

NET Bible
The men of Jericho built adjacent to it, and Zaccur son of Imri built adjacent to them.

New Heart English Bible
And the men of Jericho built next to him. And next to them Zaccur son of Imri built.

Webster's Bible Translation
And next to him built the men of Jericho. And next to them built Zaccur the son of Imri.

World English Bible
Next to him the men of Jericho built. Next to them Zaccur the son of Imri built.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and by his hand men of Jericho have built; and by their hand Zaccur son of Imri has built;

Young's Literal Translation
and by his hand have men of Jericho built; and by their hand hath Zaccur son of Imri built;

Smith's Literal Translation
And upon his hand the men of Jericho built And upon his hand Zaccur son of Imri, built.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And next to him the men of Jericho built: and next to them built Zachur the son of Amri.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And beside him, the men of Jericho built. And beside them, Zaccur, the son of Imri, built.

New American Bible
At their side the men of Jericho were rebuilding, and next to them was Zaccur, son of Imri.

New Revised Standard Version
And the men of Jericho built next to him. And next to them Zaccur son of Imri built.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And next to him the men of Jericho built. And next to them Zakhur the son of Imri built.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And unto the border of the men of Yerikho, and unto the border of the children of Zabur, the children of Amri.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they builded by the side of the men of Jericho, and by the side of the sons of Zacchur, the son of Amari.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Builders of the Walls
1At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall. 2The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them. 3The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars.…

Cross References
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.

Ezra 3:8-9
In the second month of the second year after they had arrived at the house of God in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jozadak, and the rest of their associates including the priests, the Levites, and all who had returned to Jerusalem from the captivity, began the work. They appointed Levites twenty years of age or older to supervise the construction of the house of the LORD. / So Jeshua and his sons and brothers, Kadmiel and his sons (descendants of Yehudah), and the sons of Henadad and their sons and brothers—all Levites—joined together to supervise those working on the house of God.

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.

1 Corinthians 3:9
For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.

Ephesians 4:16
From Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love through the work of each individual part.

1 Peter 2:5
you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Romans 12:4-5
Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, / so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another.

1 Corinthians 12:12-14
The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ. / For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. / For the body does not consist of one part, but of many.

Philippians 1:27
Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel,

Colossians 3:23-24
Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

Hebrews 10:24-25
And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. / Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Exodus 36:1-2
“So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.” / Then Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work.

1 Chronicles 22:15-16
You also have many workers: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and men skilled in every kind of work— / in gold and silver, bronze and iron—craftsmen beyond number. Now begin the work, and may the LORD be with you.”


Treasury of Scripture

And next to him built the men of Jericho. And next to them built Zaccur the son of Imri.

next unto him.

Nehemiah 7:36
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

Ezra 2:34
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

Zaccur

Nehemiah 10:12
Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,

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Nehemiah 3
1. The names and order of those who built the wall














The men of Jericho
The mention of "the men of Jericho" highlights the cooperative spirit among the Israelites during the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. Jericho, known as the "City of Palms," was a significant city in Israel's history, being the first city conquered by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership (Joshua 6). The involvement of Jericho's men signifies unity and shared purpose among the tribes of Israel. This cooperation is a testament to the collective effort required to restore what was broken, symbolizing the broader spiritual restoration God desires for His people.

built next to Eliashib
"Eliashib" was the high priest at the time, and his leadership in the rebuilding project is significant. The Hebrew root of Eliashib's name means "God restores," which is fitting given the context of Nehemiah's mission to restore Jerusalem. The high priest's involvement underscores the spiritual dimension of the work; it was not merely a physical reconstruction but a spiritual renewal. Eliashib's leadership also reflects the importance of spiritual leaders setting an example in communal efforts, emphasizing that restoration begins with those who are spiritually accountable.

and Zaccur son of Imri
"Zaccur" means "mindful" or "remembered" in Hebrew, and "Imri" means "eloquent" or "eloquence." The mention of Zaccur and his lineage highlights the importance of individual contributions to the collective work. Each person, regardless of their background, has a role to play in God's plan. The genealogical reference serves as a reminder of the continuity of God's promises through generations. It also reflects the biblical theme of remembrance, where God's people are called to remember His deeds and faithfulness throughout history.

built next to them
The phrase "built next to them" emphasizes the collaborative nature of the rebuilding effort. The Hebrew word for "next to" (יַד, yad) can also mean "hand," symbolizing the hand-in-hand cooperation among the workers. This cooperation is a powerful image of unity and shared vision. In the broader biblical narrative, it reflects the body of Christ, where each member works together for the common good (1 Corinthians 12:12-27). The physical act of building side by side mirrors the spiritual call for believers to support and encourage one another in their faith journey.

(2) Next unto him.--At his hand, the customary phrase throughout the chapter, indicating the order of the building, which, however, involves some difficulty towards the close. The phrase, as first used, does honour to the high priest, who must be supposed to have presided only over the religious ceremonial.

The men of Jericho.--At the point, it will be observed, opposite their own city.

Verse 2. - Next to Eliashib builded the men of Jericho, who were assigned the northeastern corner of the wall, as the part nearest to their own town. The inclusion of Jericho in the restored Judea had appeared from Ezra 2:34.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The men of Jericho
יְרֵח֑וֹ (yə·rê·ḥōw)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3405: Jericho -- a city in the Jordan Valley captured by Joshua

built
בָנ֖וּ (ḇā·nū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1129: To build

next to
וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

Eliashib,
יָד֥וֹ (yā·ḏōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

and Zaccur
זַכּ֖וּר (zak·kūr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2139: Zaccur -- the name of several Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Imri
אִמְרִֽי׃ (’im·rî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 566: Imri -- perhaps 'tall' or 'eloquent', an Israelite name

built
בָנָ֔ה (ḇā·nāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1129: To build

next
וְעַל־ (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


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