Nehemiah 3:28
What does Nehemiah 3:28 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 3:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 3:28 means
Priests repair above the horse gate, each opposite his own house. This situates priestly families near a gate associated with the king’s horses or military movement, showing that sacred service and civic defense meet in daily life. By working opposite their homes, priests demonstrate the same personal commitment expected of all citizens. The wall rises not by ceremony alone but by hands that care for the safety of their own dwelling and, through it, the city’s welfare. The priesthood’s participation here further normalizes shared responsibility across roles.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his own house.
KJV
King James Version · 1611From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his own house.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Further on, past the horse doorway, the priests were at work, every one opposite his house.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862From above the horse-gate have the priests strengthened, each over-against his house.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And upward from the horse gate the priests built, every man over against his house.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890From above the horse-gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.
Context
After the Tekoites’ additional portion near Ophel, the list returns to priests along the eastern wall, moving northward. The horse gate serves as a recognizable waypoint. The sequence will continue with more individuals stationed opposite their houses and with a gatekeeper taking part, maintaining the emphasis on local investment and official engagement as the circuit approaches the northeastern sectors and final junctions.
v.27After him the Tekoites repaired another portion, over against the great tower that standeth out, and unto the wall of Ophel.
v.28This passage
v.29After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his own house. And after him repaired Shemaiah the son of Shecaniah, the keeper of the east gate.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Chronicles 23:15
So they made way for her; and she went to the entrance of the horse gate to the king’s house: and they slew her there.
- Jeremiah 31:40
And the whole valley of the dead bodies and of the ashes, and all the fields unto the brook Kidron, unto the corner of the horse gate toward the east, shall be holy unto Jehovah; it shall not be plucked up, nor thrown down any more for ever.
- Nehemiah 3:10
And next unto them repaired Jedaiah the son of Harumaph, over against his house. And next unto him repaired Hattush the son of Hashabneiah.
- 2 Kings 11:16
So they made way for her; and she went by the way of the horses’ entry to the king’s house: and there was she slain.
- 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.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Nehemiah 3
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Nehemiah 3.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Confession of Sin
Confession of sin is an essential step in drawing near to God and receiving His forgiveness and cleansing.
Topic
Bible Verses About Fasting
Fasting in the Bible is a spiritual discipline involving abstinence from food for a period, often coupled with prayer and repentance.
What the Bible says about…