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Nehemiah 3:5-7
International Standard Version
Nehemiah 3:5-7
International Standard Version
5 Next to them the Tekoites worked valiantly, even though their leading officials weren’t fully dedicated[a] to the work of their lord.[b]
6 Paseah’s son Joiada and Besodeiah’s son Meshullam repaired the Old Gate. They built its framework and installed its doors, including locks and security[c] bars. 7 Next to them, Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite were working with men from Gibeon and men from Mizpah under the Trans-Euphrates[d] regional governor.
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- Nehemiah 3:5 Lit. officials did not bind their necks
- Nehemiah 3:5 Or governor
- Nehemiah 3:6 The Heb. lacks security
- Nehemiah 3:7 Lit. from across the river
Nehemiah 3:5-7
New International Version
Nehemiah 3:5-7
New International Version
5 The next section was repaired by the men of Tekoa,(A) but their nobles would not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors.[a]
6 The Jeshanah[b] Gate(B) was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid its beams and put its doors with their bolts and bars in place. 7 Next to them, repairs were made by men from Gibeon(C) and Mizpah—Melatiah of Gibeon and Jadon of Meronoth—places under the authority of the governor of Trans-Euphrates.
Footnotes
- Nehemiah 3:5 Or their Lord or the governor
- Nehemiah 3:6 Or Old
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