Nehemiah 3:20
What does Nehemiah 3:20 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 3:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 3:20 means
Baruch the son of Zabbai is noted for earnest repair on another portion, stretching from the turning of the wall to the doorway of Eliashib the high priest’s house. His zeal is singled out, implying diligent, wholehearted labor. Working near the high priest’s residence would be prominent and perhaps scrutinized, yet Baruch’s effort stands commendable. The record values both the portion completed and the spirit displayed. By honoring such earnestness, the text encourages others that the manner of service matters as much as the outcome—care, speed, and devotion combine to strengthen the city’s most visible and sensitive sectors.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired another portion, from the turning of the wall unto the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest.
KJV
King James Version · 1611After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired the other piece, from the turning of the wall unto the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired another portion, from the turning of the wall unto the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949After him Baruch, the son of Zabbai, was hard at work on another part, from the turning of the wall to the door of the house of Eliashib, the chief priest.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862After him hath Baruch son of Zabbai hastened to strengthen a second measure from the angle unto the opening of the house of Eliashib the high priest.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752After him in the mount Baruch the son of Zachai built another measure, from the corner to the door of the house of Eliasib the high priest.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired another piece, from the angle to the entry of the house of Eliashib the high priest.
Context
After strategic reinforcement near the armory, the account highlights exemplary zeal, drawing attention to personal character amid communal work. The proximity to Eliashib’s house connects back to the chapter’s opening with the high priest and the sheep gate. The next verse will continue repairs along Eliashib’s house, showing how multiple hands ensured that key religious and residential areas were thoroughly secured.
v.19And 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.
v.20This passage
v.21After him repaired Meremoth the son of Uriah the son of Hakkoz another portion, from the door of the house of Eliashib even to the end of the house of Eliashib.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Nehemiah 13:28
And one of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest, was son-in-law to Sanballat the Horonite: therefore I chased him from me.
- Romans 12:11
in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
- Nehemiah 12:22
As for the Levites, in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, there were recorded the heads of fathers’houses; also the priests, in the reign of Darius the Persian.
- Nehemiah 3:1
Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Hammeah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananel.
- Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, whither thou goest.
- Nehemiah 13:4
Now before this, Eliashib the priest, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, being allied unto Tobiah,
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