Nehemiah 3:9
Nehemiah 3:9 Meaning and Explanation
“And next unto them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Rephaiah, a ruler over half of Jerusalem, repairs his portion of the wall.
What Does Nehemiah 3:9 Mean?
The record now names officials who, unlike the nobles of Tekoa, did join the labor. Rephaiah governed half the district of Jerusalem and took his place among the builders.
Here leadership and service meet. A man of rank did not hold himself above the work but set his hands to it alongside the people. Those entrusted with authority honor God most when they lead by sharing the burden, not by escaping it.
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What does Nehemiah 3:9 mean?
Rephaiah, a ruler over half of Jerusalem, repairs his portion of the wall.