Nehemiah 3:7
Nehemiah 3:7 Meaning and Explanation
“And next unto them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, unto the throne of the governor on this side the river.”
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Read Full Chapter →Men from Gibeon and Mizpah repair the wall up to the seat of the regional governor.
What Does Nehemiah 3:7 Mean?
More workers from surrounding towns join in, their portion reaching to the official residence of the provincial governor west of the Euphrates. These were outsiders to Jerusalem lending their strength.
The mention of the governor's seat locates the work within the wider empire that ruled the land. Even under foreign authority, God's people quietly rebuilt what was theirs. Faithful labor goes on within the structures of this world, and the help of neighbors from many places strengthens the common task.
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What does Nehemiah 3:7 mean?
Men from Gibeon and Mizpah repair the wall up to the seat of the regional governor.