Nehemiah 3:19
What does Nehemiah 3:19 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 3:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 3:19 means
Ezer the son of Jeshua, ruler of Mizpah, repairs another portion opposite the ascent to the armory at the turning of the wall. His assignment focuses on a strategic bend connected to military stores. Fortifying such places ensures defense is not only possible but reliable when pressure comes. By noting “another portion,” the text shows repeated willingness to take on additional work. The wall is strongest where leaders anticipate points of vulnerability—the turns, the approaches, the armory—and reinforce them with care and foresight for the city’s protection.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And next to him repaired Ezer the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, another portion, over against the ascent to the armory at the turning of the wall.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And next to him repaired Ezer the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, another piece over against the going up to the armoury at the turning of the wall.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And next to him repaired Ezer the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, another portion, over against the ascent to the armory at the turning of the wall.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And by his side was working Ezer, the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, making good another part opposite the way up to the store of arms at the turning of the wall.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Ezer son of Jeshua, head of Mizpah, doth strengthen, by his hand, a second measure, from over-against the ascent of the armoury at the angle.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And next to him Aser the son of Josue, lord of Maspha, built another measure, over against the going up of the strong corner.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And next to him repaired Ezer the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, a second piece over against the going up to the armoury at the angle.
Context
This follows the balanced contributions from Keilah and continues the pattern of rulers taking responsibility for strategic locations. The mention of a wall’s “turning” and the armory marks a transition point on the route, signaling attention to angles and approaches. Next, the narrative will single out Baruch for his earnestness, marking not just what was done but how it was done—zeal as well as completion.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Nehemiah 10:9
And the Levites: namely, Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;
- 2 Chronicles 26:9
Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning of the wall, and fortified them.
- Nehemiah 12:8
Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, andMattaniah, who was over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren.
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