Nehemiah 3:10
What does Nehemiah 3:10 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 3:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 3:10 means
Jedaiah repairs the section opposite his house, and Hattush follows beside him. Working near one’s home brings personal investment and vigilance; what he repairs protects his own household and neighbors. It also makes organization efficient—people can quickly access their section and feel accountable for its quality. The verse acknowledges both an individual (Jedaiah) and a next-in-line worker (Hattush), reminding us that careful planning met willing hands. Families and individuals together formed a living bulwark as each addressed the need directly before him, trusting others to do likewise.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And next unto them repaired Jedaiah the son of Harumaph, over against his house. And next unto him repaired Hattush the son of Hashabneiah.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And next unto them repaired Jedaiah the son of Harumaph, even over against his house. And next unto him repaired Hattush the son of Hashabniah.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And next unto them repaired Jedaiah the son of Harumaph, over against his house. And next unto him repaired Hattush the son of Hashabneiah.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949By his side was Jedaiah, the son of Harumaph, opposite his house. And by him was Hattush, the son of Hashabneiah.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And by their hand hath Jedaiah son of Harumaph strengthened, and over-against his own house; and by his hand hath Hattush son of Hashabniah strengthened.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And next to him Jedaia the son of Haromaph over against his own house: and next to him built Hattus the son of Hasebonia.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And next to them repaired Jedaiah the son of Harumaph, even over against his house. And next to him repaired Hattush the son of Hashabniah.
Context
The narrative shifts from officials back to ordinary households and neighbors. This alternation keeps the emphasis on unity in diversity: leaders, artisans, and families all contribute. The “over against his house” formula will recur, marking sections as both civic and personal. Next, the account will return to clans who take additional portions and strategic features like a tower, maintaining the pattern of precise landmarks and distributed responsibilities.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Nehemiah 10:4
Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,
- Nehemiah 3:28
Above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his own house.
- Nehemiah 3:23
After them repaired Benjamin and Hasshub over against their house. After them repaired Azariah the son of Maaseiah the son of Ananiah beside his own house.
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