Nehemiah 3:30
What does Nehemiah 3:30 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 3:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 3:30 means
Hananiah the son of Shelemiah and Hanun, the sixth son of Zalaph, repair another portion, followed by Meshullam the son of Berechiah working opposite his chamber. Multiple contributors add short stretches, filling in gaps with careful, localized effort. Meshullam earlier appeared in verse 4; now he strengthens the area right by his room, suggesting a residence adjoining the wall. The repetition of names shows sustained engagement over time and space. The wall is completed not only by grand assignments but by many small, faithful repairs where people live and move daily.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, another portion. After him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber.
KJV
King James Version · 1611After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, another piece. After him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, another portion. After him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949After him Hananiah, the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun, the sixth son of Zalaph, were making good another part. After him Meshullam, the son of Berechiah, made good the wall opposite his room.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862After him hath Hananiah son of Shelemiah strengthened, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, a second measure; after him hath Meshullam son of Berechiah strengthened, over-against his chamber.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752After him built Hanania the son of Selemia, and Hanun the sixth son of Seleph, another measure: after him built Mosollam the son of Barachias over against his treasury. After him Melcias the goldsmith's son built unto the house of the Nathinites, and of the sellers of small wares, over against the judgment gate, and unto the chamber of the corner.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, a second piece. After them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber.
Context
This verse continues the east wall sequence with rapid mentions of workers and their locations, reinforcing the mosaic of small sections. It connects to earlier names and domestic settings, suggesting a densely populated stretch. The next entry will bring goldsmiths and merchants into view near the gate of Hammiphkad and the ascent of the corner, signaling a transition into commercial districts and toward the final turn back to the starting point.
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.
v.30This passage
v.31After him repaired Malchijah one of the goldsmiths unto the house of the Nethinim, and of the merchants, over against the gate of Hammiphkad, and to the ascent of the corner.
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