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Nehemiah 3:31 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

29After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his house. After him repaired also Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the east gate.
30After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, another piece. After him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber.
31After 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.
32And between the going up of the corner unto the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to challenges in your life?

2

What does perseverance mean for you?

3

When have you felt motivated to rebuild something in your life?

Life Application

faith

Trust in God’s guidance as you work towards your goals.

community

Engage with your community to support collective efforts.

People in This Verse

MalchiahOT

Malchiah was the son of a goldsmith who contributed to the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. His work reflects the dedication of ordinary citizens in the restoration efforts.

First appearance: Nehemiah 3:31

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital of Israel and a central location for Jewish worship and identity. It was in ruins after the Babylonian conquest but was being restored during Nehemiah's leadership.

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