The Dung Gate was repaired by Malchijah son of Rechab, ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem. He rebuilt it and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. Sermons
I. Devotion and effort in the cause of God are worthy of DISTINCTION AND REMEMBRANCE. Names have great power, both among contemporaries and successors. We are stimulated by individual examples. 1. The priests are mentioned first; and God's ministers should be first and foremost in every good work, especially that which is most closely connected with his house. 2. Not only individuals are honoured in thin record, but families. Our household life should be intimately bound up with our Church life. The best family title is that which is won in the field of holy enterprise. 3. While all were invited, some refused. The "nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord." But over against that disgraceful idleness we can place the superabundant zeal of others, who not only did their own work, but the work of others as well. II. Even THE WOMEN WERE READY TO DO THEIR PART, and, understanding "daughters" in the sense of women, the daughters of Shallum, "ruler of the half part of Jerusalem," not too high or too weak to unite in such a cause. In the building of the spiritual Jerusalem the "daughters" contribute no mean portion. III. SOME UNDERTOOK THE WORK "OVER AGAINST THEIR OWN HOUSE." We may find the opportunity close at hand. No greater honour can we attach to our own house than to connect it with the praise and glory of Jerusalem. IV. The EFFECT of this general and contemporaneous effort of all the Lord's people to repair the ruins of their city in uniting them, effacing wrong distinctions, developing great qualities, lifting up their faith to a higher platform. Reformation both effect and cause of revival. - R.
He and his daughters. We know not how these ladles wrought; probably it was not in a way of manual labour, but rather by words of kindness and acts of consideration towards the builders. We need not tarry to show how worthily the women of England fulfil their mission in the sweet offices of charity. Some of them make the noblest sacrifices from love to their Redeemer. A poor woman sought admission to one of our great missionary meetings in Exeter Hall. The young man who acted as porter demanded her ticket. "I have none," was the reply; "I cannot afford to subscribe." "You cannot enter without a ticket," was the curt rejoinder. "I think, sir," said the widow, "that I have given more than ever you have to the society; I have given an only son, and he is now labouring for your society in India." The widow was cheerfully admitted on this statement.(J. M. Randall.) Homiletic Commentary. I. NOTABLE WOMEN.1. Within the circle of Biblical story. 2. In history. II. WOMAN'S INFLUENCE. 1. For evil. Jezebel; Solomon's wives; devotees of fashion, etc. 2. For good. (Homiletic Commentary.) People Ananiah, Azariah, Azbuk, Baana, Bani, Baruch, Bavai, Benjamin, Berechiah, Besodeiah, Binnui, Colhozeh, David, Eliashib, Ezer, Gibeon, Hakkoz, Hallohesh, Halohesh, Hananiah, Hanun, Harhaiah, Harim, Harumaph, Hashabiah, Hashabniah, Hashub, Hassenaah, Hasshub, Hattush, Henadad, Hur, Immer, Imri, Jadon, Jedaiah, Jehoiada, Jeshua, Joiada, Koz, Levites, Maaseiah, Malchiah, Malchijah, Melatiah, Meremoth, Meshezabeel, Meshullam, Nehemiah, Pahathmoab, Palal, Parosh, Paseah, Pedaiah, Rechab, Rehum, Rephaiah, Shallum, Shallun, Shecaniah, Shechaniah, Shelah, Shelemiah, Shemaiah, Tekoites, Uriah, Urijah, Uzai, Uzziel, Zabbai, Zaccai, Zaccur, Zadok, Zalaph, ZurPlaces Beth-haccherem, Beth-zur, Beyond the River, Broad Wall, Dung Gate, East Gate, Fish Gate, Fountain Gate, Gate of Yeshanah, Gibeon, Horse Gate, Jericho, Jerusalem, Keilah, Mizpah, Muster Gate, Ophel, Pool of Shelah, Sheep Gate, Tower of Hananel, Tower of the Hundred, Tower of the Ovens, Valley Gate, Water Gate, ZanoahTopics Bars, Beth, Beth-cherem, Bethhaccerem, Beth-haccerem, Beth-haccherem, Beth-hacche'rem, Bolts, Building, Built, Chief, District, Division, Doors, Doorway, Dung, Dung-gate, Gate, Haccherem, Hakkerem, Hung, Locks, Malchiah, Malchijah, Malchi'jah, Malkijah, Official, Putting, Rebuilt, Recab, Rechab, Refuse, Repaired, Rods, Ruler, Strengthened, Thereof, WasteOutline 1. The names and order of those who built the wallDictionary of Bible Themes Nehemiah 3:13-14Library 'Over against his House''The priests repaired every one over against his house.'--NEH. iii. 28. The condition of our great cities has lately been forced upon public attention, and all kinds of men have been offering their panaceas. I am not about to enter upon that discussion, but I am glad to seize the opportunity of saying one or two things which I think very much need to be said to individual Christian people about their duty in the matter. 'Every man over against his house' is the principle I desire to commend to you … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Broad Wall Divers Matters. Some Buildings in Acra. Bezeiha. Millo. The Girdle of the City. Nehemiah 3 Gihon, the Same with the Fountain of Siloam. Ezra-Nehemiah Links Nehemiah 3:14 NIVNehemiah 3:14 NLT Nehemiah 3:14 ESV Nehemiah 3:14 NASB Nehemiah 3:14 KJV Nehemiah 3:14 Bible Apps Nehemiah 3:14 Parallel Nehemiah 3:14 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 3:14 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 3:14 French Bible Nehemiah 3:14 German Bible Nehemiah 3:14 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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