Nehemiah 3:4

What does Nehemiah 3:4 mean?

A plain-English look at Nehemiah 3:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Nehemiah 3:4 means

Meremoth, Meshullam, and Zadok each repair their assigned section. Their names stand as testimonies to personal responsibility in a collective task. The verse shows how multiple individuals, not just clans or towns, received recognition for specific stretches. Repairing “next unto them” again stresses continuity—no gaps left, no overlaps wasted. The project advances through steady, ordinary faithfulness rather than a few heroic feats. These men, some of whom will reappear later, contribute to the integrity of the wall by focusing on what lies directly before them, trusting that their neighbors will do the same on the adjoining portions.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

By their side Meremoth, the son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, was making good the walls. Then Meshullam, the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel; and by him, Zadok, the son of Baana.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And by their hand hath Merimoth son of Urijah, son of Koz, strengthened; and by his hand hath Meshullam son of Berechiah, son of Meshezabeel, strengthened; and by his hand hath Zadok son of Baana strengthened;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And next to him built Mosollam the son of Barachias, the son of Merezebel, and next to them built Sadoc the son of Baana.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And next to them repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next to them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next to them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.

Context

After highlighting a major gate’s completion, the record returns to individual sections. The rhythm of names and segments continues to build a picture of shared burden and seamless coordination. This verse sits among a cluster that knits short stretches together, demonstrating how the wall’s strength arises from many modest, adjacent repairs. The list will next include a contrast—diligent workers alongside nobles who refuse—to underscore that not all responded equally to the call.

v.3And the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, the bolts thereof, and the bars thereof.

v.4This passage

v.5And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their lord.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Nehemiah 10:7
Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
Nehemiah 3:21
After 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.
Nehemiah 10:15
Bunni, Azgad, Bebai,
Ezra 8:33
And on the fourth day the silver and the gold and the vessels were weighed in the house of our God into the hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest (and with him was Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them was Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, the Levites)—

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