Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Next to him, Malkijah, 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; New Living Translation Malkijah, one of the goldsmiths, repaired the wall as far as the housing for the Temple servants and merchants, across from the Inspection Gate. Then he continued as far as the upper room at the corner. English Standard Version After him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, repaired as far as the house of the temple servants and of the merchants, opposite the Muster Gate, and to the upper chamber of the corner. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version After him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the Nethinim and of the merchants, in front of the Miphkad Gate, and as far as the upper room at the corner. New American Standard Bible After him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, carried out repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and of the merchants, in front of the Inspection Gate and as far as the upper room of the corner. NASB 1995 After him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, carried out repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and of the merchants, in front of the Inspection Gate and as far as the upper room of the corner. NASB 1977 After him Malchijah one of the goldsmiths, carried out repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and of the merchants, in front of the Inspection Gate and as far as the upper room of the corner. Legacy Standard Bible After him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and of the merchants, in front of the Inspection Gate, and as far as the upper room of the corner. Amplified Bible After him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, carried out repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and of the merchants, in front of the Inspection Gate and as far as the upper room of the corner. Christian Standard Bible Next to him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs to the house of the temple servants and the merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate, and as far as the upstairs room on the corner. Holman Christian Standard Bible Next to him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs to the house of the temple servants and the merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate, and as far as the upper room of the corner. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version Malchijah, a goldsmith, rebuilt the next section, as far as the house used by the temple workers and merchants. This area was across from Gathering Gate, near the room on top of the wall at the northeast corner. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation After him Malchiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the building that housed the temple servants and merchants across from Inspection Gate and as far as the upper room at the corner. Good News Translation Malchijah, a goldsmith, built the next section, as far as the building used by the Temple workers and the merchants, which was by the Miphkad Gate to the Temple, near the room on top of the northeast corner of the wall. International Standard Version Next to him, Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, carried on repairs up to the house of the Temple Servants and the merchants, up to the Muster Gate as far as the ascent to the corner. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible After him Malkijah, one of the goldsmiths, worked as far as the house of the temple servants and the traders, opposite the Inspection Gate, and up to the room above the corner. New Heart English Bible After him, Malchijah one of the goldsmiths to the house of the Nethinim, and of the merchants, made repairs over against the Miphkad Gate, and to the ascent of the corner. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAfter him Malchijah son of the refiner has strengthened, to the house of the Nethinim, and of the merchants, opposite the Miphkad Gate, 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. Smith's Literal Translation After him held fast Malchiah son of the goldsmith, even to the house of the Nethinims, and the merchants before the gate of the review, and even to the going up of the turning. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAfter him Melcias the goldsmith's son built unto the house of the Nathinites, and of the sellers of small wares, over against the judgment gate, and unto the chamber of the corner. Catholic Public Domain Version After him, Malchijah, the son of the goldsmith, built, even up to the house of the temple servants and of the sellers of small items, opposite the judgment gate, and even to the upper room of the corner. New American Bible After him, Malchijah, a member of the goldsmiths’ guild, carried out the work of repair as far as the quarters of the temple servants and the merchants, in front of the Gate of Inspection and as far as the upper chamber of the Angle. New Revised Standard Version After him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and of the merchants, opposite the Muster Gate, and to the upper room of the corner. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAfter him repaired Melachiah the son of Zepaniah as far as the house of Nethanites and of the dealers in herb drugs. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated After him Melakiah, son of Tseraphiah, fortified unto the house of the Nethanites and the Rekalites. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917After 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 upper chamber of the corner. Brenton Septuagint Translation After him repaired Melchia the son of Sarephi as far as the house of the Nathinim, and the chapmen over against the gate of Maphecad, and as far as the steps of the corner. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible 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.… Cross References Nehemiah 12:39 over the Gate of Ephraim, the Jeshanah Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate. And they stopped at the Gate of the Guard. Nehemiah 2:8 And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the king’s forest, so that he will give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel to the temple, for the city wall, and for the house I will occupy.” And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests. Nehemiah 6:1 When Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of our enemies heard that I had rebuilt the wall and not a gap was left—though to that time I had not yet installed the doors in the gates— Nehemiah 4:1 Now when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he was furious and filled with indignation. He ridiculed the Jews Nehemiah 7:3 And I told them, “Do not open the gates of Jerusalem until the sun is hot. While the guards are on duty, keep the doors shut and securely fastened. And appoint the residents of Jerusalem as guards, some at their posts and some at their own homes.” 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 4:12 Let it be known to the king that the Jews who came from you to us have returned to Jerusalem and are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city. They are restoring its walls and repairing its foundations. 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 9:9 Though we are slaves, our God has not forsaken us in our bondage, but He has extended to us grace in the sight of the kings of Persia, giving us new life to rebuild the house of our God and repair its ruins, and giving us a wall of protection in Judah and Jerusalem. 1 Kings 9:15 This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon imposed to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, and the wall of Jerusalem, as well as Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer. 2 Chronicles 8:5 He rebuilt Upper and Lower Beth-horon as fortified cities with walls, gates, and bars, Isaiah 58:12 Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will restore the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of the Streets of Dwelling. Jeremiah 31:38 “The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate. Zechariah 1:16 Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I will return to Jerusalem with mercy, and there My house will be rebuilt, declares the LORD of Hosts, and a measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.’ Zechariah 2:5 For I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the LORD, and I will be the glory within it.’” Treasury of Scripture 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 going up of the corner. the goldsmith's Nehemiah 3:8,32 Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, of the goldsmiths. Next unto him also repaired Hananiah the son of one of the apothecaries, and they fortified Jerusalem unto the broad wall… going up of the corner. Jump to Previous Ascent Carried Chamber Corner Dealers Doorway Far Front Gate Goldsmiths Gold-Workers Good House Inspection Malchiah Malchijah Malchi'jah Malkijah Merchants Muster Nethinim Nethinims Opposite Refiner Repaired Repairs Room Servants Temple Traders Upper Wall WayJump to Next Ascent Carried Chamber Corner Dealers Doorway Far Front Gate Goldsmiths Gold-Workers Good House Inspection Malchiah Malchijah Malchi'jah Malkijah Merchants Muster Nethinim Nethinims Opposite Refiner Repaired Repairs Room Servants Temple Traders Upper Wall WayNehemiah 3 1. The names and order of those who built the wallNext to him This phrase indicates the collaborative effort in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. The Hebrew word used here, "יַד" (yad), often translated as "hand" or "side," emphasizes the unity and cooperation among the workers. It reflects the communal spirit and shared purpose that characterized the restoration efforts, a powerful reminder of the strength found in unity within the body of Christ. 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 And of the merchants.--Possibly there is some connection between the traders, who brought their doves and so forth for the worshippers, and the Nethinim to whoso house or depot they brought them. Near the sheep gate was the "going up of the corner," or an ascent to the gate Miphkad, about which nothing is known. Verse 31. - Malchiah the goldsmith's son. Or "the son of Hazzorephi." But the mention of goldsmiths (zorephim) in ver. 32 lends support to the rendering of the A. V., which is accepted by most critics. Unto the place of the Nethinims. Rather, "the house." The exact position cannot be fixed; but the gate Miphkad must have been situated in the east wall, a little to the south of the sheep gate. The going up of the corner may have been an "ascent," like Solomon's (2 Chronicles 9:4), which was probably a flight of steps; or the word translated "going up" may mean "an upper chamber" (ὑπερῷον) - a chamber situated over the gate.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Next to him,אַחֲרָ֣יו (’a·ḥă·rāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 310: The hind or following part Malchijah, מַלְכִּיָּה֙ (mal·kî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4441: Malchijah -- 'my king is Yah', the name of a number of Israelites one of the goldsmiths, בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son 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 as far as עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while the house בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the temple servants הַנְּתִינִ֖ים (han·nə·ṯî·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5411: The Nethinim, Temple-servants and the merchants, וְהָרֹכְלִ֑ים (wə·hā·rō·ḵə·lîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7402: To travel for, trading opposite נֶ֚גֶד (ne·ḡeḏ) Preposition Strong's 5048: A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before the Inspection הַמִּפְקָ֔ד (ham·mip̄·qāḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4663: appointed place', a gate in Jerusalem Gate, שַׁ֣עַר (ša·‘ar) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate and as וְעַ֖ד (wə·‘aḏ) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while far as the upper room עֲלִיַּ֥ת (‘ă·lî·yaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5944: Something lofty, a stair-way, a second-story room, the sky above the corner. הַפִּנָּֽה׃ (hap·pin·nāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6438: An angle, a pinnacle, a chieftain Links Nehemiah 3:31 NIVNehemiah 3:31 NLT Nehemiah 3:31 ESV Nehemiah 3:31 NASB Nehemiah 3:31 KJV Nehemiah 3:31 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 3:31 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 3:31 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 3:31 French Bible Nehemiah 3:31 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 3:31 After him repaired Malchijah one (Neh Ne) |