Nehemiah 3:11
What does Nehemiah 3:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 3:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 3:11 means
Malchijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath-moab repair an additional portion, including the tower of the furnaces. Their assignment suggests a segment requiring special attention—perhaps a strategic lookout near ovens or kilns that served the city’s daily needs. These families take on “another portion,” implying they did not stop at a single stretch. Their willingness to shoulder more underscores the chapter’s theme of generosity in labor. Strengthening a tower associated with provision and industry blends defense with livelihood; the wall is not only about keeping enemies out but about supporting the normal rhythms of a restored community.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hasshub the son of Pahath-moab, repaired another portion, and the tower of the furnaces.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hashub the son of Pahath–moab, repaired the other piece, and the tower of the furnaces.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hasshub the son of Pahath-moab, repaired another portion, and the tower of the furnaces.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Malchijah, the son of Harim, and Hasshub, the son of Pahath-moab, were working on another part, and the tower of the ovens.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A second measure hath Malchijah son of Harim strengthened, and Hashub son of Pahath-Moab, even the tower of the furnaces.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Melchias the son of Herem, and Hasub the son of Phahath Moab, built half the street, and the tower of the furnaces.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Malchijah the son of Harim and Hasshub the son of Pahath-Moab repaired a second piece, and the tower of the furnaces.
Context
Following the emphasis on local households, the list returns to named families who extend their service beyond a single segment. The mention of a tower anchors the geography and shows that special structures along the wall received careful repair. From here, the account will highlight a district ruler who includes his daughters, further broadening the picture of participation, before moving to large gate segments connecting major stretches of the wall.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Nehemiah 10:5
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,
- Nehemiah 12:38
And the other company of them that gave thanks went to meet them, and I after them, with the half of the people, upon the wall, above the tower of the furnaces, even unto the broad wall,
- Nehemiah 10:14
The chiefs of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,
- Nehemiah 7:11
The children of Pahath-moab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand and eight hundredandeighteen.
- Ezra 8:4
Of the sons of Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah; and with him two hundred males.
- Ezra 2:6
The children of Pahath-moab, of the children of JeshuaandJoab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve.
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