Nehemiah 3:14
Nehemiah 3:14 Meaning and Explanation
“But the dung gate repaired Malchiah the son of Rechab, the ruler of part of Bethhaccerem; he built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.”
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Read Full Chapter →Malchiah, a district ruler, rebuilds the dung gate with its doors, locks, and bars.
What Does Nehemiah 3:14 Mean?
The dung gate, through which the city's refuse was carried out, was rebuilt by Malchiah, a ruler of a nearby district. He did the full work of doors, locks, and bars.
A man of standing took charge of the least glamorous gate, the one named for waste. He did not seek a nobler assignment. Humble service at a lowly station is precious in God's sight; no part of His work is beneath the dignity of those who love Him.
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What does Nehemiah 3:14 mean?
Malchiah, a district ruler, rebuilds the dung gate with its doors, locks, and bars.