Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, repaired the next section; and Hananiah, one of the perfume-makers, made repairs next to that. They restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. New Living Translation Next was Uzziel son of Harhaiah, a goldsmith by trade, who also worked on the wall. Beyond him was Hananiah, a manufacturer of perfumes. They left out a section of Jerusalem as they built the Broad Wall. English Standard Version Next to them Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, goldsmiths, repaired. Next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, repaired, and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. Berean Standard Bible Next to them, Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs. And next to him, Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs. They fortified Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. Berean Literal Bible Next to his hand Uzziel son of Harhaiah of the refiners strengthened it, and next to his hand Hananiah son of the perfumers strengthened it. And they fortified Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. King James Bible Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, of the goldsmiths. Next unto him also repaired Hananiah the son of one of the apothecaries, and they fortified Jerusalem unto the broad wall. New King James Version Next to him Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs. Also next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs; and they fortified Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. New American Standard Bible Next to him Uzziel the son of Harhaiah of the goldsmiths made repairs. And next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs, and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. NASB 1995 Next to him Uzziel the son of Harhaiah of the goldsmiths made repairs. And next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs, and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. NASB 1977 Next to him Uzziel the son of Harhaiah of the goldsmiths made repairs. And next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs, and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. Legacy Standard Bible Next to him Uzziel the son of Harhaiah of the goldsmiths made repairs. And next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs, and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. Amplified Bible Next to them Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs. Next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs, and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. Berean Annotated Bible Next to them, Uzziel (my strength is God) son of Harhaiah (fear of YHWH), one of the goldsmiths, made repairs. And next to him, Hananiah (God has favored), one of the perfumers, made repairs. They fortified Jerusalem (city of peace) as far as the Broad Wall. Christian Standard Bible After him Uzziel son of Harhaiah, the goldsmith, made repairs, and next to him Hananiah son of the perfumer made repairs. They restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. Holman Christian Standard Bible After him Uzziel son of Harhaiah, the goldsmith, made repairs, and next to him Hananiah son of the perfumer made repairs. They restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. American Standard Version Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, goldsmiths. And next unto him repaired Hananiah one of the perfumers, and they fortified Jerusalem even unto the broad wall. Contemporary English Version Uzziel son of Harhaiah the goldsmith rebuilt the next section. Hananiah the perfume maker rebuilt the section next after that, and it went as far as Broad Wall. English Revised Version Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, goldsmiths. And next unto him repaired Hananiah one of the apothecaries, and they fortified Jerusalem even unto the broad wall. GOD'S WORD® Translation Next to them Uzziel, Harhaiah's son, a goldsmith, made repairs. Next to him Hananiah, a perfume maker, made repairs. They left out part of Jerusalem as far as Broad Wall. Good News Translation Uzziel son of Harhaiah, a goldsmith, built the next section. Hananiah, a maker of perfumes, built the next section, as far as Broad Wall. International Standard Version Nearby, Harhaiah's son Uzziel the goldsmith was carrying on repairs, and next to him Hananiah, a perfume-maker, rebuilt Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. NET Bible Uzziel son of Harhaiah, a member of the goldsmiths' guild, worked on the section adjacent to him. Hananiah, a member of the perfumers' guild, worked on the section adjacent to him. They plastered the city wall of Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. New Heart English Bible Next to him, Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, goldsmiths, made repairs. Next to him, Hananiah one of the perfumers made repairs, and they fortified Jerusalem even to the Broad Wall. Webster's Bible Translation Next to him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, of the goldsmiths. Next to him also repaired Hananiah the son of one of the apothecaries, and they fortified Jerusalem to the broad wall. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNext to them, Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs. And next to him, Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs. They fortified Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. World English Bible Next to him, Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, goldsmiths, made repairs. Next to him, Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs, and they fortified Jerusalem even to the wide wall. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBy his hand Uzziel son of Harhaiah of the refiners has strengthened; and by his hand Hananiah son of [one of] the compounders has strengthened; and they leave Jerusalem to the broad wall. Berean Literal Bible Next to his hand Uzziel son of Harhaiah of the refiners strengthened it, and next to his hand Hananiah son of the perfumers strengthened it. And they fortified Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. Young's Literal Translation By his hand hath Uzziel son of Harhaiah of the refiners strengthened; and by his hand hath Hananiah son of one of the compounders strengthened; and they leave Jerusalem unto the broad wall. Smith's Literal Translation Upon his hand held fast Uzziel son of Harhaiah of the goldsmiths. And upon his hand held fast Hananiah son of the perfumers; and they will leave Jerusalem even to the broad wall. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd next to him built Eziel the son of Araia the goldsmith: and next to him built Ananias the son of the perfumer: and they left Jerusalem unto the wall of the broad street. Catholic Public Domain Version And beside him, Uzziel, the son of Harhaiah the goldsmith, built. And beside him, Hananiah, the son of the perfumer, built. And they left aside Jerusalem as far as the wall of the broad street. New American Bible Next to them the work of repair was carried out by Uzziel, son of Harhaiah, a member of the goldsmiths’ guild, and at his side was Hananiah, one of the perfumers’ guild. They restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. New Revised Standard Version Next to them Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs. Next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs; and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNext to them Uzziel the son of Hadaiah, the son of Zeraphiah, repaired. Next to him Hananiah the son of Karahiah repaired, and they left Jerusalem when the wall was well extended. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Uziel, son of Khadiah, son of Tseraphiah, repaired the border, and KhananYah, son of Qerakhiah, repaired the border, and they left Jerusalem when its wall was enlarged. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, goldsmiths. And next unto him repaired Hananiah one of the perfumers, and they restored Jerusalem even unto the broad wall. Brenton Septuagint Translation And next to him Oziel the son of Arachias of the smiths, carried on the repairs: and next to them Ananias the son of one of the apothecaries repaired, and they finished Jerusalem to the broad wall. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Builders of the Walls…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. 8Next to them, Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs, and next to him, Hananiah son of the perfumer made repairs. They fortified Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. 9Next to them, Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs;… Cross References Next to them, Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs. 2 Chronicles 2:13-14 So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity. / He is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, and his father is a man of Tyre. He is skilled in work with gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, purple, blue, and crimson yarn, and fine linen. He is experienced in every kind of engraving and can execute any design that is given him. He will work with your craftsmen and with those of my lord, your father David. Exodus 31:3-5 And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, / to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft. Exodus 35:30-35 Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the LORD has called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, … And next to him, Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs. 2 Chronicles 16:14 And he was buried in the tomb that he had cut out for himself in the City of David. They laid him on a bier that was full of spices and various blended perfumes; then they made a great fire in his honor. Exodus 37:29 He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer. Exodus 30:25-35 Prepare from these a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a sacred anointing oil. / Use this oil to anoint the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony, / the table and all its utensils, the lampstand and its utensils, the altar of incense, … They fortified Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. 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. 2 Chronicles 32:5 Then Hezekiah worked resolutely to rebuild all the broken sections of the wall and to raise up towers on it. He also built an outer wall and reinforced the supporting terraces of the City of David, and he produced an abundance of weapons and shields. Isaiah 22:10 You counted the houses of Jerusalem and tore them down to strengthen the wall. Nehemiah 2:18 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. 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. Nehemiah 6:15-16 So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul. / When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and disheartened, for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God. Ezra 4:3 But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other heads of the families of Israel replied, “You have no part with us in building a house for our God, since we alone must build it for the LORD, the God of Israel, as Cyrus king of Persia has commanded us.” Ezra 6:14 So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia. 1 Chronicles 29:5 for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who is willing to consecrate himself to the LORD today?” 2 Chronicles 24:13 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. Treasury of Scripture Next to him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, of the goldsmiths. Next to him also repaired Hananiah the son of one of the apothecaries, and they fortified Jerusalem to the broad wall. the goldsmiths Nehemiah 3:31,32 After him repaired Malchiah the goldsmith's son unto the place of the Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate Miphkad, and to the going up of the corner… Isaiah 46:6 They lavish gold out of the bag, and weigh silver in the balance, and hire a goldsmith; and he maketh it a god: they fall down, yea, they worship. of the apothecaries Genesis 50:2 And Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his father: and the physicians embalmed Israel. Exodus 30:25 And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an holy anointing oil. Ecclesiastes 10:1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. fortified. Nehemiah 12:38 And the other company of them that gave thanks went over against them, and I after them, and the half of the people upon the wall, from beyond the tower of the furnaces even unto the broad wall; Jump to Previous Apothecaries Broad Building Far Fortified Goldsmiths Gold-Worker Hananiah Hand Jerusalem Perfumers Repaired Repairs Restored Uzziel Uz'ziel Wall Wide WorkingJump to Next Apothecaries Broad Building Far Fortified Goldsmiths Gold-Worker Hananiah Hand Jerusalem Perfumers Repaired Repairs Restored Uzziel Uz'ziel Wall Wide WorkingNehemiah 3 1. The names and order of those who built the wallNext to them, Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs. Uzziel, identified as the son of Harhaiah, represents the skilled artisans of Jerusalem who contributed to the rebuilding efforts. Goldsmiths were highly regarded for their craftsmanship and precision, often working with valuable materials. Their involvement in construction highlights the communal effort and the willingness of all societal classes to participate in the restoration of Jerusalem's walls. This reflects the unity and dedication of the people, reminiscent of the body of Christ working together with diverse gifts (1 Corinthians 12:12-27). And next to him, Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs. They fortified Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. Persons / Places / Events 1. Uzziel son of HarhaiahA goldsmith involved in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall. His participation highlights the diverse group of people contributing to the work, regardless of their usual professions. 2. Hananiah A perfumer who also took part in the repairs. His involvement signifies that the work of God requires the participation of all, regardless of their primary skills or trades. 3. The Broad Wall A significant section of Jerusalem's wall that was being restored. This location underscores the importance of fortifying the city both physically and spiritually. Teaching Points Diversity in UnityThe rebuilding of the wall involved people from various professions, illustrating that God's work requires a collective effort from all believers, regardless of their background or skills. Willingness to Serve Uzziel and Hananiah's participation shows the importance of being willing to step out of one's comfort zone to serve God's purposes. Spiritual Fortification Just as the Broad Wall was restored for protection, believers are called to fortify their spiritual lives through community and obedience to God's Word. God's Equipping God equips His people with the necessary skills and abilities to accomplish His work, as seen in the diverse talents of those rebuilding the wall. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Nehemiah 3:8?2. How does Nehemiah 3:8 demonstrate the importance of teamwork in God's work? 3. What skills did Uzziel and Hananiah contribute to rebuilding Jerusalem's wall? 4. How can we apply Nehemiah 3:8's example of cooperation in our church today? 5. What does Nehemiah 3:8 teach about using diverse talents for God's glory? 6. How does Nehemiah 3:8 connect to 1 Corinthians 12 on spiritual gifts? 7. What does Nehemiah 3:8 reveal about the collaboration between different professions in rebuilding Jerusalem's wall? 8. How does Nehemiah 3:8 demonstrate the importance of community in achieving a common goal? 9. Why is the mention of goldsmiths and perfumers significant in Nehemiah 3:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 3? 11. How do we reconcile Nehemiah 3:8, which mentions goldsmiths and perfumers constructing the wall, with the specialized skills required for such large-scale building? 12. Why do historical records outside the Bible make no clear mention of the extensive work groups listed throughout Nehemiah 3? 13. 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? 14. What is Jerusalem's significance in the Bible? What Does Nehemiah 3:8 Mean Next to them- The phrase highlights side-by-side service. God’s work advances when His people stand shoulder to shoulder (cf. Nehemiah 4:6; Philippians 1:27, “stand firm in one spirit, contending together”). - The wall project is a vivid picture of 1 Corinthians 12:18-25 where every member fits “just as He determined.” No tribe, clan, or skill set is isolated; cooperation is the norm. - Practical takeaway: whatever our assignment, we labor “next to” fellow believers, not in competition but in complement (Ephesians 4:16). Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs - A goldsmith—an artisan accustomed to delicate, precious work—puts down fine tools to haul stones and mortar. His willingness stresses that no task is beneath anyone when God’s city is at stake (cf. Exodus 31:4-5; 1 Corinthians 10:31). - Goldsmiths dealt with valuables; their inclusion reminds us that God values obedience over profession. What matters is availability, not résumé (Luke 16:10). - By name, Uzziel is remembered for faithfulness, echoing Proverbs 10:7, “the memory of the righteous is a blessing.” And next to him, Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs - Perfumers mixed fragrances for temple worship (Exodus 30:34-38). Hananiah moves from creating sweet aromas to stacking stones—worship expressed through work (Colossians 3:17). - His presence signals that sacred service is not limited to priests; laypeople with diverse skills share the mission (1 Peter 2:9). - Together, a goldsmith and a perfumer illustrate Romans 12:4-6: “We have different gifts, according to the grace given us,” yet each fits the same plan. They fortified Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall - The Broad Wall was an existing massive defense (cf. Isaiah 22:9-10). These volunteers did not merely patch cracks; they strengthened a strategic sector. God’s work is both restorative and protective (Psalm 48:12-13). - “Fortified” underlines enduring commitment; they built for future generations, reflecting Psalm 102:18. - The location names root the narrative in real geography, underscoring the historical reliability of Scripture (Nehemiah 12:38-39). summary Nehemiah 3:8 showcases ordinary believers, drawn from specialized trades, laying aside personal agendas to labor side by side. Their unity, sacrificial flexibility, and forward-looking fortification reveal how God weaves diverse gifts into a single, tangible expression of His kingdom. (8) And they fortified Jerusalem unto the broad wall.--The word translated "fortified" means literally left, and this yields a good sense: they left Jerusalem untouched as far as a certain portion of the wall extended which needed no restoration. The gate of Ephraim was in this (see Nehemiah 12:38-39); and it is significant that nothing is said about the rebuilding of this important gate.Verse 8.- Hananiah the son of one of the apothecaries. Or "the son of Harak-kashim." They fortified Jerusalem unto the broad wall. The Septuagint has κατέParallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Nextעַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against to them, יָד֣וֹ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand Uzziel עֻזִּיאֵ֤ל (‘uz·zî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5816: Uzziel -- 'my strength is God', the name of several Israelites son בֶּֽן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Harhaiah, חַרְהֲיָה֙ (ḥar·hă·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2736: Charhajah one of the goldsmiths, צֽוֹרְפִ֔ים (ṣō·wr·p̄îm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 6884: To smelt, refine, test made repairs, הֶחֱזִ֗יק (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 and next וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against to him, יָד֣וֹ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand Hananiah חֲנַנְיָ֖ה (ḥă·nan·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2608: Hananiah -- 'Yah has been gracious', the name of a number of Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of the perfumer הָרַקָּחִ֑ים (hā·raq·qā·ḥîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7546: Ointment maker, perfumer made repairs. הֶחֱזִ֔יק (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 They fortified וַיַּֽעַזְבוּ֙ (way·ya·‘az·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit Jerusalem יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel as עַ֖ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while far as the Broad הָרְחָבָֽה׃ (hā·rə·ḥā·ḇāh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7342: Wide, broad Wall. הַחוֹמָ֥ה (ha·ḥō·w·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2346: A wall of protection Links Nehemiah 3:8 NIVNehemiah 3:8 NLT Nehemiah 3:8 ESV Nehemiah 3:8 NASB Nehemiah 3:8 KJV Nehemiah 3:8 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 3:8 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 3:8 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 3:8 French Bible Nehemiah 3:8 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 3:8 Next to him repaired Uzziel the son (Neh Ne) |
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