Nehemiah 3:2
Nehemiah 3:2 Meaning and Explanation
“And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Builders from Jericho and Zaccur take up the next sections of the wall.
What Does Nehemiah 3:2 Mean?
The narrative moves outward from the sheep gate, naming who labored beside whom. The men of Jericho came from outside Jerusalem to help, and Zaccur took the next stretch.
The recurring phrase "next unto him" shows a community joining hands section by section. People from a distant town gave themselves to a city not their own, and a single named man is remembered for his portion. God sees and records each contribution, however small, when it is given for His house.
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What does Nehemiah 3:2 mean?
Builders from Jericho and Zaccur take up the next sections of the wall.