Lexical Summary Charumaph: Charumaph Original Word: חֲרוּמַף Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Harumaph From passive participle of charam and 'aph; snub-nosed; Charumaph, an Israelite -- Harumaph. see HEBREW charam see HEBREW 'aph NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Harumaph (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֲרוּמַף proper name, masculine father of one of the builders of the wall Nehemiah 3:10. חרז (√ of following; Late Hebrew חֲרַז string together, especially jewels or pearls; Aramaic חֲרַז id.; Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence Harumaph is named once in Scripture, in Nehemiah 3:10. The verse records, “Next to them Jedaiah son of Harumaph made repairs opposite his house, and beside him Hattush son of Hashabneiah made repairs.” Though brief, this notice places Harumaph in the restored community of Jerusalem after the exile, identifying him through his son Jedaiah, an active participant in rebuilding the city wall. Historical Setting Nehemiah’s wall-building project (circa 445 BC) followed the Persian decree allowing Jewish exiles to return. The city still lay in ruin from Babylonian conquest. Nehemiah, serving Artaxerxes I, secured permission, resources, and authority to rebuild (Nehemiah 2:1-8). Chapter 3 lists forty-one work sections, assigning families, priests, guilds, and individuals. This roster highlights the unity of covenant people under God’s providential hand. Role in the Wall Reconstruction Although Harumaph himself is not described as wielding trowel or sword, his household’s involvement is explicit. His son “made repairs opposite his house,” implying that Harumaph’s residence stood on Jerusalem’s eastern ridge between the Valley Gate and the House of the Mighty (Nehemiah 3:10, 16). The location demonstrates several truths: Family and Generational Ministry The verse’s genealogy (“son of Harumaph”) places emphasis on lineage. In post-exilic Judah, preserving family identity testified to God’s faithfulness despite displacement (Ezra 2:1-2). Harumaph’s name being recorded ensures that future generations might trace covenant continuity. It also underscores parental influence: a father’s piety often motivates children toward public service (see Deuteronomy 6:6-9; Proverbs 22:6). Theology and Spiritual Lessons 1. God values obscure faithfulness. Harumaph appears only once, yet his inclusion reflects divine remembrance (Malachi 3:16). Application for Contemporary Ministry • Encourage families to identify and “repair” the portion of the spiritual wall nearest them—neighborhood, workplace, congregation. Cross References and Related Scriptures Nehemiah 3:10; Nehemiah 4:6; Ezra 2:1-2; Deuteronomy 6:6-9; Psalm 78:4-7; Proverbs 22:6; Acts 1:8; Romans 16:1-15; 1 Timothy 3:4-5; Malachi 3:16. Forms and Transliterations חֲרוּמַ֖ף חרומף charuMaf ḥă·rū·map̄ ḥărūmap̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 3:10 HEB: יְדָיָ֥ה בֶן־ חֲרוּמַ֖ף וְנֶ֣גֶד בֵּית֑וֹ NAS: the son of Harumaph made KJV: the son of Harumaph, even over against his house. INT: Jedaiah the son of Harumaph opposite his house 1 Occurrence |
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