Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The Jeshanah Gate 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. New Living Translation The Old City Gate was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid the beams, set up its doors, and installed its bolts and bars. English Standard Version Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the Gate of Yeshanah. They laid its beams and set its doors, its bolts, and its bars. Berean Standard Bible The Jeshanah Gate was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. King James Bible Moreover the old gate repaired Jehoiada the son of Paseah, and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, and the locks thereof, and the bars thereof. New King James Version Moreover Jehoiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate; they laid its beams and hung its doors, with its bolts and bars. New American Standard Bible Now Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the Ancient Gate; they laid its beams and installed its doors with its bolts and its bars. NASB 1995 Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate; they laid its beams and hung its doors with its bolts and its bars. NASB 1977 And Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate; they laid its beams and hung its doors, with its bolts and its bars. Legacy Standard Bible Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate; they laid its beams and made its doors stand with its bolts and its bars. Amplified Bible Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate. They laid its beams and set up its doors with its bolts and its bars. Christian Standard Bible Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate. They built it with beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. Holman Christian Standard Bible Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate. They built it with beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. American Standard Version And the old gate repaired Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, and the bolts thereof, and the bars thereof. Contemporary English Version Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah restored Ancient Gate. They put the beams in place, hung the doors, and added metal bolts and wooden beams as locks. English Revised Version And the old gate repaired Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, and the bolts thereof, and the bars thereof. GOD'S WORD® Translation Joiada, Paseah's son, and Meshullam, Besodeiah's son, made repairs on Old Gate. They laid its beams and set its doors, locks, and bars in place. Good News Translation Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah rebuilt Jeshanah Gate. They put the beams and the gates in place, and put in the bolts and bars for locking the gate. International Standard Version 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 bars. NET Bible Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah worked on the Jeshanah Gate. They laid its beams and positioned its doors, its bolts, and its bars. New Heart English Bible Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate. They laid its beams, and set up its doors, and its bolts, and its bars. Webster's Bible Translation Moreover, the old gate repaired Jehoiada the son of Paseah, and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid its beams, and set up its doors, and its locks, and its bars. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe Jeshanah Gate was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. World English Bible Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the old gate. They laid its beams and set up its doors, its bolts, and its bars. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jehoiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah have strengthened the Old Gate; they have walled it, and set up its doors, and its locks, and its bars. Young's Literal Translation And the old gate have Jehoiada son of Paseah, and Meshullam son of Besodeiah, strengthened; they have walled it, and set up its doors, and its locks, and its bars. Smith's Literal Translation And the old gate held fast Jehoida son of Paseah, and Meshullam son of Besodeiah; they framed and set up its doors, its bolts and its bars. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Joiada the son of Phasea, and Mosollam the son of Besodia built the old gate: they covered it and set up the doors thereof, and the locks, and the bars. Catholic Public Domain Version And Joiada, the son of Paseah, and Meshullam, the son of Besodeiah, built the old gate. They covered it, and they set up its double doors and locks and bars. New American Bible The Mishneh Gate was repaired by Joiada, son of Paseah; and Meshullam, son of Besodeiah; they timbered it and set up its doors, its bolts, and its bars. New Revised Standard Version Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate; they laid its beams and set up its doors, its bolts, and its bars. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe second gate Jehoiadah the son of Pezakh, and Meshellam the son of Besoriah repaired; they also laid the beams thereof, and set up its doors, its bolts, and its bars. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yawida, son of Petsakh, and Mashlam, son of Besaryah, repaired the second gate, and they constructed it and they set its gates and its bolts and its bars. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the gate of the old city repaired Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, and the bolts thereof, and the bars thereof. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joida the son of Phasec, and Mesulam son of Basodia, repaired the old gate; they covered it in, and set up its doors, and its bolts, and its bars. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Builders of the Walls…5Next to him, the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors. 6 The Jeshanah Gate was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. 7Next to them, repairs were made by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates.… Cross References Nehemiah 2:8 And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the king’s forest, so that he will give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel to the temple, for the city wall, and for the house I will occupy.” And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests. Nehemiah 2:17-18 Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned down. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we will no longer be a disgrace.” / I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work. Ezra 4:12 Let it be known to the king that the Jews who came from you to us have returned to Jerusalem and are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city. They are restoring its walls and repairing its foundations. Ezra 4:13 Let it now be known to the king that if that city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, they will not pay tribute, duty, or toll, and the royal treasury will suffer. Ezra 4:16 We advise the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, you will have no dominion west of the Euphrates. Nehemiah 6:1 When Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of our enemies heard that I had rebuilt the wall and not a gap was left—though to that time I had not yet installed the doors in the gates— Nehemiah 6:15 So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul. Nehemiah 12:39 over the Gate of Ephraim, the Jeshanah Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate. And they stopped at the Gate of the Guard. 1 Kings 9:15 This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon imposed to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, and the wall of Jerusalem, as well as Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer. 2 Chronicles 8:5 He rebuilt Upper and Lower Beth-horon as fortified cities with walls, gates, and bars, 2 Chronicles 14:7 So he said to the people of Judah, “Let us build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, with doors and bars. The land is still ours because we have sought the LORD our God. We have sought Him, and He has given us rest on every side.” So they built and prospered. Isaiah 58:12 Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will restore the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of the Streets of Dwelling. Jeremiah 31:38-40 “The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate. / The measuring line will once again stretch out straight to the hill of Gareb and then turn toward Goah. / The whole valley of the dead bodies and ashes, and all the fields as far as the Kidron Valley, to the corner of the Horse Gate to the east, will be holy to the LORD. It will never again be uprooted or demolished.” Zechariah 1:16 Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I will return to Jerusalem with mercy, and there My house will be rebuilt, declares the LORD of Hosts, and a measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.’ Zechariah 4:9 “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you. Treasury of Scripture Moreover the old gate repaired Jehoiada the son of Paseah, and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, and the locks thereof, and the bars thereof. Jump to Previous Bars Beams Boards Bolts City Doors Doorway Gate Good Hung Jehoiada Jeshanah Joiada Joi'ada Laid Meshullam Meshul'lam Moreover Paseah Pase'ah Repaired ThereofJump to Next Bars Beams Boards Bolts City Doors Doorway Gate Good Hung Jehoiada Jeshanah Joiada Joi'ada Laid Meshullam Meshul'lam Moreover Paseah Pase'ah Repaired ThereofNehemiah 3 1. The names and order of those who built the wallThe Jeshanah Gate The Jeshanah Gate, also known as the Old Gate, is one of the gates mentioned in the reconstruction of Jerusalem's walls. Its name suggests antiquity, possibly indicating its historical significance or location in an older part of the city. Gates in ancient cities were crucial for defense, trade, and social interaction. This gate's mention highlights the comprehensive nature of Nehemiah's rebuilding efforts, ensuring that all parts of the city were fortified. was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. Persons / Places / Events 1. Joiada son of PaseahJoiada is one of the leaders involved in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. His lineage, being the son of Paseah, indicates his family heritage and possibly his role or status within the community. 2. Meshullam son of Besodeiah Another key figure in the reconstruction efforts, Meshullam collaborates with Joiada. His mention alongside Joiada suggests a partnership or shared responsibility in the task. 3. The Old Gate This gate is one of the significant entry points into Jerusalem. Its repair is crucial for the city's defense and functionality. The term "Old Gate" may refer to its historical significance or its location in the older part of the city. 4. Rebuilding Efforts The act of repairing the gate involves laying beams and installing doors, bolts, and bars, indicating a comprehensive restoration to ensure security and usability. 5. Nehemiah's Leadership While not directly mentioned in this verse, Nehemiah's overarching leadership and vision for the rebuilding project are implicit in the organized efforts of the people. Teaching Points The Importance of Community EffortThe rebuilding of the Old Gate was not a solo endeavor but a community project. This teaches us the value of working together in unity for a common goal. Leadership and Delegation Nehemiah's ability to delegate tasks to capable leaders like Joiada and Meshullam demonstrates effective leadership. In our lives, we should learn to trust and empower others in their roles. Restoration and Security The physical restoration of the gate symbolizes spiritual restoration and the importance of securing our lives against spiritual threats. We must be vigilant in maintaining our spiritual defenses. Heritage and Legacy The mention of family lineage highlights the importance of heritage and the legacy we leave behind. Our actions today can impact future generations. Faithfulness in Small Tasks The detailed work of installing beams, doors, bolts, and bars shows faithfulness in seemingly small tasks. We should approach every task, no matter how small, with diligence and care. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 3What are the names of Jerusalem's gates? If Nehemiah 3 aligns with Nehemiah 6:15 about completing the wall in just 52 days, is this timeline even possible with ancient technology and labor constraints? In Nehemiah 12:10-11, does the compressed genealogy contradict any other biblical genealogies or timeline data? Who were Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem in history?(6) The old gate.--Not mentioned elsewhere: probably that of Damascus; but (by a conjectural addition to the text,) it has been translated the gate of the old wall, as if distinguished from "the broad wall."Verse 6. - The old gate must either have corresponded to the modern "Damascus gate" or have been in its near neighbourhood. It is not mentioned elsewhere. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The Jeshanah Gateשַׁ֨עַר (ša·‘ar) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate was repaired הֶחֱזִ֗יקוּ (he·ḥĕ·zî·qū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer by Joiada יֽוֹיָדָע֙ (yō·w·yā·ḏā‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3111: Jehoiada -- Joiada son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Paseah פָּסֵ֔חַ (pā·sê·aḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6454: Paseah -- 'limper', three Israelites and Meshullam וּמְשֻׁלָּ֖ם (ū·mə·šul·lām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4918: Meshullam -- the name of a number of Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Besodeiah. בְּסֽוֹדְיָ֑ה (bə·sō·wḏ·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1152: Besodeiah -- an Israelite They הֵ֣מָּה (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They laid its beams קֵר֔וּהוּ (qê·rū·hū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 7136: To light upon, to bring about, to impose timbers and installed וַֽיַּעֲמִ֙ידוּ֙ (way·ya·‘ă·mî·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations its doors, דַּלְתֹתָ֔יו (dal·ṯō·ṯāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1817: Something swinging, the valve of a, door bolts, וּמַנְעֻלָ֖יו (ū·man·‘u·lāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4514: A bolt and bars. וּבְרִיחָֽיו׃ (ū·ḇə·rî·ḥāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1280: A bolt Links Nehemiah 3:6 NIVNehemiah 3:6 NLT Nehemiah 3:6 ESV Nehemiah 3:6 NASB Nehemiah 3:6 KJV Nehemiah 3:6 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 3:6 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 3:6 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 3:6 French Bible Nehemiah 3:6 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 3:6 The old gate repaired Joiada the son (Neh Ne) |
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