Nehemiah 3:12
Nehemiah 3:12 Meaning and Explanation
“And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.”
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Read Full Chapter →Shallum, a ruler of half of Jerusalem, repairs his section together with his daughters.
What Does Nehemiah 3:12 Mean?
Shallum governed the other half of the Jerusalem district and joined the work, notably with his daughters laboring beside him. This is the chapter's one mention of women at the wall.
That daughters shared the building shows the work belonged to the whole household, sons and daughters alike. No willing hand was turned away. Before God the labor of His people is not divided by rank or by gender; all who love His house are welcome to build it.
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What does Nehemiah 3:12 mean?
Shallum, a ruler of half of Jerusalem, repairs his section together with his daughters.