Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Next to him, Baruch son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from the angle to the entrance of the house of Eliashib the high priest. New Living Translation Next to him was Baruch son of Zabbai, who zealously repaired an additional section from the angle to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. English Standard Version After him Baruch the son of Zabbai repaired another section from the buttress to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. Berean Standard Bible Next to him, Baruch son of Zabbai diligently repaired another section, from the angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest. Berean Literal Bible After him Baruch son of Zaccai heatedly strengthened a second measure, from the angle to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. King James Bible After 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. New King James Version After him Baruch the son of Zabbai carefully repaired the other section, from the buttress to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. New American Standard Bible After him Baruch the son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from the Angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest. NASB 1995 After him Baruch the son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from the Angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest. NASB 1977 After him Baruch the son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from the Angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest. Legacy Standard Bible After him Baruch the son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from the Angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest. Amplified Bible After him Baruch son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section [toward the hill], from the Angle [in the wall] to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. Berean Annotated Bible Next to him, Baruch (blessed) son of Zabbai (pure) diligently repaired another section, from the angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib (God restores) the high priest. Christian Standard Bible After him Baruch son of Zabbai diligently repaired another section, from the Angle to the door of the house of the high priest Eliashib. Holman Christian Standard Bible After him Baruch son of Zabbai diligently repaired another section, from the Angle to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. American Standard Version After 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. Contemporary English Version Baruch son of Zabbai eagerly rebuilt the section of the wall that went all the way to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest; English Revised Version After 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation After him Baruch, Zabbai's son, made repairs on a section from the Angle to the door of the house of the chief priest Eliashib. Good News Translation Baruch son of Zabbai built the next section, as far as the entrance to the house of the High Priest Eliashib; International Standard Version Next to him Zabbai's son Baruch worked valiantly on another section from the angle of the wall as far as the door to the house belonging to Eliashib the high priest. NET Bible After him Baruch son of Zabbai worked on another section, from the buttress to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. New Heart English Bible After him, Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired another portion, from the turning of the wall to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. Webster's Bible Translation After him Baruch the son of Zabbai, earnestly repaired the other piece, from the turning of the wall to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNext to him, Baruch son of Zabbai diligently repaired another section, from the angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest. World English Bible After him, Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired another portion, from the turning of the wall to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAfter him Baruch son of Zabbai has hurried to strengthen a second measure from the angle to the opening of the house of Eliashib the high priest. Berean Literal Bible After him Baruch son of Zaccai heatedly strengthened a second measure, from the angle to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. Young's Literal Translation After 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. Smith's Literal Translation And after him Barach son of Zabbai, being ardent, held fast the second measure from the corner even to the entrance of the house of Eliashib the great priest. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAfter 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. Catholic Public Domain Version After him, at the mount, Baruch, the son of Zabbai, built another measure, from the corner even to the door of the house of Eliashib, the great priest. New American Bible After him, Baruch, son of Zabbai, repaired the adjoining sector from the Corner to the entrance of the house of Eliashib, the high priest. New Revised Standard Version After him Baruch son of Zabbai repaired another section from the Angle to the door of the house of the high priest Eliashib. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAfter him Baruch the son of Zaccai undertook and earnestly repaired the other section, as far as the turning of the wall to the door of the house of Eliashab the high priest. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And after him Baruk, son of Zakki took and fortified the second section unto Qamtsua and unto the door of the house of Elishab, the High Priest. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917After him Baruch the son of Zaccai earnestly repaired another portion, from the Turning unto the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. Brenton Septuagint Translation After him repaired Baruch the son of Zabu, a second portion, from the corner as far as the door of the house of Eliasub the high priest. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Builders of the Walls…19And next to him, Ezer son of Jeshua, ruler of Mizpah, repaired another section opposite the Ascent to the Armory, near the angle in the wall. 20Next to him, Baruch son of Zabbai diligently repaired another section, from the angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest. 21Next to him, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, repaired another section, from the doorway of the house of Eliashib to the end of the house.… Cross References Next to him, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. / For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up! 1 Corinthians 3:9 For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. Ephesians 2:21-22 In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. / And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit. Baruch son of Zabbai Jeremiah 36:4-8 So Jeremiah called Baruch son of Neriah, and at the dictation of Jeremiah, Baruch wrote on a scroll all the words that the LORD had spoken to Jeremiah. / Then Jeremiah commanded Baruch, “I am restricted; I cannot enter the house of the LORD; / so you are to go to the house of the LORD on a day of fasting, and in the hearing of the people you are to read the words of the LORD from the scroll you have written at my dictation. Read them in the hearing of all the people of Judah who are coming from their cities. … Jeremiah 36:32 Then Jeremiah took another scroll and gave it to the scribe Baruch son of Neriah, and at Jeremiah’s dictation he wrote on it all the words of the scroll that Jehoiakim king of Judah had burned in the fire. And many similar words were added to them. Jeremiah 45:1 This is the word that Jeremiah the prophet spoke to Baruch son of Neriah when he wrote these words on a scroll at the dictation of Jeremiah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah, king of Judah: diligently repaired another section, 2 Kings 12:5-6 Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.” / By the twenty-third year of the reign of Joash, however, the priests had not yet repaired the damage to the temple. 2 Chronicles 24:12-13 Then the king and Jehoiada would give the money to those who supervised the labor on the house of the LORD to hire stonecutters and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, as well as workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD. / So the workmen labored, and in their hands the repair work progressed. They restored the house of God according to its specifications, and they reinforced it. 2 Chronicles 34:10-13 They put it into the hands of those supervising the work in the house of the LORD, who in turn gave it to the workmen restoring and repairing the house of the LORD. / They also gave money to the carpenters and builders to buy dressed stone, as well as timbers for couplings and beams for the buildings that the kings of Judah had allowed to deteriorate. / And the men did the work faithfully. The Levites overseeing them were Jahath and Obadiah, descendants of Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam, descendants of Kohath. Other Levites, all skilled with musical instruments, … from the angle to the doorway 2 Kings 14:13 There at Beth-shemesh, Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Ahaziah. Then Jehoash went to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate—a section of four hundred cubits. 2 Chronicles 26:9 Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, the Valley Gate, and the angle in the wall, and he fortified them. Jeremiah 31:38 “The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate. of the house of Eliashib the high priest. Nehemiah 13:4-7 Now before this, Eliashib the priest, a relative of Tobiah, had been put in charge of the storerooms of the house of our God / and had prepared for Tobiah a large room where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the temple articles, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests. / While all this was happening, I was not in Jerusalem, because I had returned to Artaxerxes king of Babylon in the thirty-second year of his reign. Some time later I obtained leave from the king … Zechariah 3:1-7 Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. / And the LORD said to Satan: “The LORD rebukes you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you! Is not this man a firebrand snatched from the fire?” / Now Joshua was dressed in filthy garments as he stood before the angel. … Haggai 1:1 In the second year of the reign of Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, stating Nehemiah 4:6 So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work. Treasury of Scripture After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired the other piece, from the turning of the wall to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. Zabbai. 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 the grave, whither thou goest. Romans 12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; Eliashib Nehemiah 3:1,21 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 Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel… Nehemiah 12:22,23 The Levites in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, were recorded chief of the fathers: also the priests, to the reign of Darius the Persian… Nehemiah 13:4,28 And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah: … Jump to Previous Angle Baruch Door Doorway Earnestly Eliashib Eli'ashib Entrance Entry Hard Hastened High House Measure Opening Part Piece Portion Priest Repaired Second Section Strengthen Turning Wall Work Zabbai Zab'bai Zaccai ZealouslyJump to Next Angle Baruch Door Doorway Earnestly Eliashib Eli'ashib Entrance Entry Hard Hastened High House Measure Opening Part Piece Portion Priest Repaired Second Section Strengthen Turning Wall Work Zabbai Zab'bai Zaccai ZealouslyNehemiah 3 1. The names and order of those who built the wallNext to him This phrase indicates the collaborative effort in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. The work was organized in sections, with each group responsible for a specific part. This reflects the unity and shared purpose among the Israelites, reminiscent of the body of Christ working together in the New Testament (1 Corinthians 12:12-27). Baruch son of Zabbai diligently repaired another section from the angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest Persons / Places / Events 1. Baruch son of ZabbaiA dedicated worker who is noted for his diligence in repairing the wall. His name means "blessed" in Hebrew, indicating a person of favor and commitment. 2. Eliashib the high priest The high priest during Nehemiah's time, responsible for spiritual leadership. His house is a significant landmark in the rebuilding effort. 3. The Wall of Jerusalem The focus of Nehemiah's rebuilding project, symbolizing protection, identity, and restoration for the people of Israel. 4. The Angle A specific section of the wall, indicating the detailed and organized approach to the reconstruction. 5. The Doorway of the House of Eliashib A specific location that highlights the importance of the high priest's residence in the community and the project. Teaching Points Diligence in ServiceBaruch's example teaches us the importance of working diligently in our service to God. Our efforts, no matter how small, contribute to the greater work of God's kingdom. Significance of Leadership The mention of Eliashib's house underscores the role of spiritual leaders in guiding and supporting community efforts. Leaders should be involved and visible in the work of restoration. Attention to Detail The specific mention of the angle and doorway shows the importance of attention to detail in our tasks. Every part of God's work is significant and requires careful attention. Community Effort The rebuilding of the wall was a collective effort, reminding us that God's work often requires collaboration and unity among His people. Legacy of Faithfulness Baruch's diligence is recorded in Scripture, showing that our faithful service leaves a lasting legacy that honors God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Nehemiah 3:20?2. How does Nehemiah 3:20 inspire diligence in our personal spiritual tasks today? 3. What does Baruch's "zealously repaired" work teach about serving God wholeheartedly? 4. How can we emulate Baruch's example of enthusiasm in our church community? 5. What other biblical figures demonstrated similar zeal in their service to God? 6. How can we apply Nehemiah 3:20's message to our daily work and responsibilities? 7. What does Nehemiah 3:20 reveal about the dedication of Baruch in rebuilding Jerusalem's wall? 8. How does Nehemiah 3:20 demonstrate the importance of individual contributions to a collective mission? 9. What theological significance does Nehemiah 3:20 hold in the context of perseverance and faith? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 3? 11. Who authored the books of the Bible? 12. If Hezekiah's faith in Isaiah 37 supposedly led to Jerusalem's deliverance, how does this align with other biblical passages where faith did not prevent disasters for Israel? 13. In Nehemiah 3:1, where is the archaeological evidence for Eliashib and the Sheep Gate he supposedly rebuilt? 14. What are the names of Jerusalem's gates? What Does Nehemiah 3:20 Mean Next to him• The phrase “Next to him” underscores the cooperative nature of the wall-building effort in Jerusalem (cf. Nehemiah 3:2; Exodus 17:12). • God’s work flourishes when His people labor side by side, reflecting the one-body unity Paul describes in 1 Corinthians 12:12. • The text literally places Baruch shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow workers, reminding believers that kingdom service is never meant to be a solo endeavor. Baruch son of Zabbai • Baruch is singled out by name, showing that God notices individual servants (cf. Malachi 3:16; John 10:3). • Though Scripture tells us little else about this Baruch, Nehemiah records his lineage (“son of Zabbai”), affirming that every family and generation matters in God’s redemptive story (Psalm 145:4). Diligently repaired • Baruch “diligently” repaired, a word emphasizing zeal and wholehearted effort (Ecclesiastes 9:10; Colossians 3:23). • His fervor mirrors Hezekiah’s reforms, where “every work…he did with all his heart” (2 Chronicles 31:21). • The verse challenges believers to match Baruch’s earnestness, echoing Paul’s charge to “present yourself approved…a worker who does not need to be ashamed” (2 Timothy 2:15). Another section • Baruch undertook “another section,” implying he tackled more than his assigned share (Nehemiah 3:4, 13). • The wall was rebuilt in pieces, yet every segment mattered; similarly, each believer’s gifting contributes to the whole body’s growth (Ephesians 4:16). • Taking on extra responsibility illustrates a servant heart willing to go beyond the minimum (Matthew 5:41). From the angle • “The angle” likely refers to a corner tower or turning point of the wall, a strategic spot needing solid reinforcement (2 Kings 14:13; Jeremiah 31:38). • Corners were vulnerable places; faithful labor here guards the community, much like believers are called to shore up weak points in fellowship (Galatians 6:2). To the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest • Eliashib’s house abutted the wall near the temple area (Nehemiah 3:1; 12:10). Strengthening this stretch protected both civic and spiritual centers. • The high priest’s residence reminds us that leaders and laity share responsibility in God’s work (Numbers 1:50; 1 Peter 5:3). • A doorway marks access; securing it prefigures Christ, the ultimate Door, through whom believers enter safety (John 10:9). summary Nehemiah 3:20 highlights one man’s zealous partnership in a larger mission. Baruch works right beside his neighbors, pours wholehearted effort into an additional segment, fortifies a crucial corner, and safeguards proximity to the high priest’s house. The verse affirms that God records names, notices diligence, values teamwork, and uses every faithful contribution to advance His protective, redemptive purposes for His people. (20) Earnestly repaired the other piece.--The reason of this man's emulation in building near the high priest's house does not appear.Verse 20. - Earnestly repaired. So Gesenius, Pool, and Bertheau. The construction is not free from difficulty, and the reading is somewhat doubtful (the Vulgate "in monte" showing a different one); but on the whole the translation of the A. V. may stand. Baruch has the high honour of being singled out for special praise, as having shown a burning zeal which deserved this recompense. He rapidly accomplished the task first set him, the mention of which must have accidentally fallen out (see the comment on ver. 11), and now undertook a "second piece," which extended from the north-western angle of the inner wall to the door of the high priest's house. It would seem that this door was in the wall, upon which the house must have abutted (see the next verse).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Next to him,אַחֲרָ֨יו (’a·ḥă·rāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 310: The hind or following part Baruch בָּר֥וּךְ (bā·rūḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1263: Baruch -- 'blessed', three Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Zabbai זַכַּ֖י (zak·kay) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2079: Zabbai -- an Israelite diligently הֶחֱרָ֧ה (he·ḥĕ·rāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2734: To glow, grow warm, to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy repaired הֶחֱזִ֛יק (he·ḥĕ·zîq) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer another שֵׁנִ֑ית (šê·nîṯ) Number - ordinal feminine singular Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number) section, מִדָּ֣ה (mid·dāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4060: Extension, height, breadth, a measure, a portion, a vestment, tribute from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the angle הַ֨מִּקְצ֔וֹעַ (ham·miq·ṣō·w·a‘) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4740: A corner buttress to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while from the doorway פֶּ֙תַח֙ (pe·ṯaḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way of the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Eliashib אֶלְיָשִׁ֔יב (’el·yā·šîḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 475: Eliashib -- 'God restores', the name of several Israelites the high הַגָּדֽוֹל׃ (hag·gā·ḏō·wl) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent priest. הַכֹּהֵ֖ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest Links Nehemiah 3:20 NIVNehemiah 3:20 NLT Nehemiah 3:20 ESV Nehemiah 3:20 NASB Nehemiah 3:20 KJV Nehemiah 3:20 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 3:20 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 3:20 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 3:20 French Bible Nehemiah 3:20 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 3:20 After him Baruch the son of Zabbai (Neh Ne) |
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