New International Version Next to them, repairs were made by men from Gibeon and Mizpah—Melatiah of Gibeon and Jadon of Meronoth—places under the authority of the governor of Trans-Euphrates. New Living Translation Next to them were Melatiah from Gibeon, Jadon from Meronoth, people from Gibeon, and people from Mizpah, the headquarters of the governor of the province west of the Euphrates River. English Standard Version And next to them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, the seat of the governor of the province Beyond the River. Berean Standard Bible Next to them, repairs were made by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates. Berean Literal Bible And next to their hand Melatiah the Gibeonite strengthened it, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, of the throne of the governor beyond the River. King James Bible 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. New King James Version And next to them Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, repaired the residence of the governor of the region beyond the River. New American Standard Bible Next to them Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, also made repairs for the official seat of the governor of the province beyond the Euphrates River. NASB 1995 Next to them Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, also made repairs for the official seat of the governor of the province beyond the River. NASB 1977 Next to them Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, also made repairs for the official seat of the governor of the province beyond the River. Legacy Standard Bible Next to them Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, also made repairs for the official seat of the governor of the province beyond the River. Amplified Bible Next to them Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, made repairs for the official seat (Jerusalem residence) of the governor [of the province] beyond the [Euphrates] River. Berean Annotated Bible Next to them, repairs were made by Melatiah (YHWH delivered) the Gibeonite (little hill), Jadon (thankful) the Meronothite (joyful shouter), and the men of Gibeon (hill city) and Mizpah (watchtower), who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates \the governor beyond the River/. Christian Standard Bible Next to them the repairs were done by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates River. Holman Christian Standard Bible Next to them the repairs were done by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates River. American Standard Version And next unto them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, that appertained to the throne of the governor beyond the River. Contemporary English Version Melatiah from Gibeon, Jadon from Meronoth, and the men from Gibeon and Mizpah rebuilt the next section of the wall. This section reached as far as the house of the governor of West Euphrates Province. English Revised Version And next unto them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, which appertained to the throne of the governor beyond the river. GOD'S WORD® Translation Next to them Melatiah from Gibeon and Jadon from Meronoth, with men from Gibeon and Mizpah, made repairs on the wall. They did this under the authority of the governor [from the province] west of the Euphrates River. Good News Translation Melatiah from Gibeon, Jadon from Meronoth, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah built the next section, as far as the residence of the governor of West-of-Euphrates. International Standard Version Next to them, Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite were working with men from Gibeon and men from Mizpah under the Trans-Euphrates regional governor. NET Bible Adjacent to them worked Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, who were men of Gibeon and Mizpah. These towns were under the jurisdiction of the governor of Trans-Euphrates. New Heart English Bible Next to them, Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, repaired the residence of the governor beyond the River. Webster's Bible Translation And next to them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, to the throne of the governor on this side of the river. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNext to them, repairs were made by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates. World English Bible Next to them, Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, repaired the residence of the governor beyond the River. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd by their hand Melatiah the Gibeonite has strengthened, and Jadon the Meronothite, men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, [belonging] to the throne of the governor beyond the River. Berean Literal Bible And next to their hand Melatiah the Gibeonite strengthened it, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, of the throne of the governor beyond the River. Young's Literal Translation And by their hand hath Melatiah the Gibeonite strengthened, and Jadon the Meronothite, men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, to the throne of the governor beyond the River. Smith's Literal Translation And upon their band held fast Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and Mizpeh to the throne of the prefect beyond the river. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd next to them built Meltias the Gabaonite, and Jadon the Meronathite, the men of Gabaon and Maspha, for the governor that was in the country beyond the river. Catholic Public Domain Version And beside them, Melatiah, a Gibeonite, and Jadon, a Meronothite, men from Gibeon and Mizpah, built, on behalf of the governor who was in the region across the river. New American Bible At their side Melatiah the Gibeonite did the repairing, together with Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, who were under the jurisdiction of the governor of West-of-Euphrates. New Revised Standard Version Next to them repairs were made by Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite—the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah—who were under the jurisdiction of the governor of the province Beyond the River. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd next to them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite and Nadon the Merothite, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah. They also made a throne for the governor on this side the river Euphrates. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Melatyah the Gebunite and Nadun the Merathite and the men of Gebuun and of Metspia repaired unto the border; they made a throne for the Governor of the Crossing of the River. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And next unto them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, for them that appertained to the throne of the governor beyond the River. Brenton Septuagint Translation And next to them repaired Maltias the Gabaonite, and Evaron the Meronothite, the men of Gabaon and Maspha, to the throne of the governor on this side the river. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Builders of the Walls…6The Jeshanah Gate was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. 7Next to them, repairs were made by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates. 8Next to them, Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs, and next to him, Hananiah son of the perfumer made repairs. They fortified Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall.… Cross References Next to them, repairs were made by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Joshua 9:3-27 But the people of Gibeon, having heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and Ai, / acted deceptively and set out as envoys, carrying on their donkeys worn-out sacks and old wineskins, cracked and mended. / They put worn, patched sandals on their feet and threadbare clothing on their bodies, and their whole supply of bread was dry and moldy. … 2 Samuel 21:1-9 During the reign of David there was a famine for three successive years, and David sought the face of the LORD. And the LORD said, “It is because of the blood shed by Saul and his family, because he killed the Gibeonites.” / At this, David summoned the Gibeonites and spoke to them. (Now the Gibeonites were not Israelites, but a remnant of the Amorites. The Israelites had taken an oath concerning them, but in his zeal for Israel and Judah, Saul had sought to kill them.) / So David asked the Gibeonites, “What shall I do for you? How can I make amends so that you may bless the inheritance of the LORD?” … Ezra 2:20 the descendants of Gibbar, 95; Jadon the Meronothite, 1 Chronicles 27:30 Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys. Ezra 2:70 So the priests, the Levites, the singers, the gatekeepers, and the temple servants, along with some of the people, settled in their own towns; and the rest of the Israelites settled in their towns. Nehemiah 7:73 So the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, and temple servants, along with some of the people and the rest of the Israelites, settled in their own towns. And by the seventh month the Israelites had settled in their towns. and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, Joshua 18:25-28 Gibeon, Ramah, Beeroth, / Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah, / Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah, … 1 Samuel 7:5-12 Then Samuel said, “Gather all Israel to Mizpah, and I will pray to the LORD on your behalf.” / When they had gathered at Mizpah, they drew water and poured it out before the LORD. On that day they fasted, and there they confessed, “We have sinned against the LORD.” And Samuel judged the Israelites at Mizpah. / When the Philistines heard that the Israelites had gathered at Mizpah, their rulers marched up toward Israel. And when the Israelites learned of this, they feared the Philistines … 2 Kings 25:23-25 When all the commanders of the armies and their men heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah as governor, they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite, as well as their men. / And Gedaliah took an oath before them and their men, assuring them, “Do not be afraid of the servants of the Chaldeans. Live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will be well with you.” / In the seventh month, however, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, who was a member of the royal family, came with ten men and struck down and killed Gedaliah, along with the Judeans and Chaldeans who were with him at Mizpah. who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates. Ezra 4:7-10 And in the days of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest of his associates wrote a letter to Artaxerxes. It was written in Aramaic and then translated. / Rehum the commander and Shimshai the scribe wrote the letter against Jerusalem to King Artaxerxes as follows: / From Rehum the commander, Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their associates—the judges and officials over Tripolis, Persia, Erech and Babylon, the Elamites of Susa, … Ezra 5:3-7 At that time Tattenai the governor of the region west of the Euphrates, Shethar-bozenai, and their associates went to the Jews and asked, “Who authorized you to rebuild this temple and restore this structure?” / They also asked, “What are the names of the men who are constructing this building?” / But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, so that they were not stopped until a report was sent to Darius and written instructions about this matter were returned. … Ezra 6:6-13 Therefore Darius decreed: To Tattenai governor of the region west of the Euphrates, Shethar-bozenai, and your associates and officials in the region: You must stay away from that place! / Leave this work on the house of God alone. Let the governor and elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its original site. / I hereby decree what you must do for these elders of the Jews who are rebuilding this house of God: The cost is to be paid in full to these men from the royal treasury out of the taxes of the provinces west of the Euphrates, so that the work will not be hindered. … Nehemiah 2:19-20 But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard about this, they mocked us and ridiculed us, saying, “What is this you are doing? Are you rebelling against the king?” / So I answered them and said, “The God of heaven is the One who will grant us success. We, His servants, will start rebuilding, but you have no portion, right, or claim in Jerusalem.” Nehemiah 4:1-3 Now when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he was furious and filled with indignation. He ridiculed the Jews / before his associates and the army of Samaria, saying, “What are these feeble Jews doing? Can they restore the wall by themselves? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they complete it in a day? Can they bring these burnt stones back to life from the mounds of rubble?” / Then Tobiah the Ammonite, who was beside him, said, “If even a fox were to climb up on what they are building, it would break down their wall of stones!” Nehemiah 6:1-2 When Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of our enemies heard that I had rebuilt the wall and not a gap was left—though to that time I had not yet installed the doors in the gates— / Sanballat and Geshem sent me this message: “Come, let us meet together in one of the villages on the plain of Ono.” But they were planning to harm me. Ezra 4:17-22 Then the king sent this reply: To Rehum the commander, Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of your associates living in Samaria and elsewhere in the region west of the Euphrates: Greetings. / The letter you sent us has been translated and read in my presence. / I issued a decree, and a search was conducted. It was discovered that this city has revolted against kings from ancient times, engaging in rebellion and sedition. … Treasury of Scripture And next to them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, to the throne of the governor on this side the river. the Gibeonite Joshua 9:3 And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai, 2 Samuel 21:2 And the king called the Gibeonites, and said unto them; (now the Gibeonites were not of the children of Israel, but of the remnant of the Amorites; and the children of Israel had sworn unto them: and Saul sought to slay them in his zeal to the children of Israel and Judah.) Mizpah Nehemiah 3:19 And next to him repaired Ezer the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, another piece over against the going up to the armoury at the turning of the wall. 2 Chronicles 16:6 Then Asa the king took all Judah; and they carried away the stones of Ramah, and the timber thereof, wherewith Baasha was building; and he built therewith Geba and Mizpah. Nehemiah 2:8 And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which appertained to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me. Jump to Previous Appertained Authority Gibeon Gibeonite Governor Hand Jurisdiction Meronothite Mizpah Official Places Province Repaired Repairs River Ruler Seat Side Strengthened Throne WorkingJump to Next Appertained Authority Gibeon Gibeonite Governor Hand Jurisdiction Meronothite Mizpah Official Places Province Repaired Repairs River Ruler Seat Side Strengthened Throne WorkingNehemiah 3 1. The names and order of those who built the wallNext to them, repairs were made by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Melatiah came from Gibeon, the Canaanite city whose inhabitants secured a treaty with Israel in Joshua’s day. Though the Gibeonites had entered that covenant through deception, Israel was bound to preserve them, and they became part of the community’s service. A Gibeonite taking part in Jerusalem’s defense shows the shared commitment of surrounding communities to the restored city. Jos 9:3-27 But the people of Gibeon, having heard what Joshua had done… Jadon the Meronothite, Jadon was from Meronoth, apparently a town in the region near Jerusalem. His inclusion reflects the broad participation of people from nearby towns as Jerusalem’s wall was rebuilt. 1Ch 27:30 Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels.… and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, Men from Gibeon and Mizpah joined the work alongside Jerusalem’s residents. Both towns held an important place in Israel’s earlier history, and their support showed that the rebuilding of Jerusalem concerned the wider Jewish community, not the city alone. Jos 18:25-28 Gibeon, Ramah, Beeroth,… who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates. Judah remained within the Persian Empire, governed as part of the territory west of the Euphrates River. The repair work proceeded within that political setting, yet the people of Judah were able to restore their city and renew its defenses. Ezr 4:7-10 And in the days of Artaxerxes king of Persia,… Persons / Places / Events 1. Melatiah the GibeoniteA leader from Gibeon, a city with a history of making a covenant with Israel during Joshua's time. His involvement signifies the unity of Israel in rebuilding efforts. 2. Jadon the Meronothite Likely a leader from Meronoth, a place not widely known, indicating that people from various backgrounds contributed to the work. 3. Gibeon A significant city in the history of Israel, known for its strategic alliance with Israel in the book of Joshua. 4. Mizpah A city often mentioned in the Old Testament as a place of gathering and covenant renewal. 5. Governor of Trans-Euphrates The Persian-appointed official overseeing the region, indicating the political context and the cooperation between the Jewish people and Persian authorities. Teaching Points Unity in DiversityThe involvement of various groups and individuals in the rebuilding project demonstrates the power of unity in achieving God's purposes. We are called to work together, despite our differences, for the common good of God's kingdom. Historical Continuity The participation of the Gibeonites and others shows the continuity of God's plan through history. We are part of a larger account that God is writing, and our contributions matter. Cooperation with Authorities The mention of the governor of Trans-Euphrates highlights the importance of working within the structures of authority. Christians are called to respect and cooperate with governing authorities while fulfilling God's mission. Commitment to God's Work The dedication of these individuals to the rebuilding project serves as a model for our commitment to God's work today. We should be willing to invest our time and resources in building up the church and community. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Nehemiah 3:7?2. How does Nehemiah 3:7 demonstrate the importance of community in God's work? 3. What role did Melatiah and Jadon play in rebuilding Jerusalem's wall? 4. How can we apply Nehemiah 3:7's teamwork to our church community today? 5. How does Nehemiah 3:7 connect to the broader theme of unity in Scripture? 6. What can we learn from Nehemiah 3:7 about serving God with others? 7. What historical significance does Nehemiah 3:7 hold in the context of Jerusalem's reconstruction? 8. How does Nehemiah 3:7 reflect the collaboration among different groups in rebuilding efforts? 9. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Nehemiah 3:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 3? (7) Unto the throne.--Unto the seat of the pechah of the whole district this side the Euphrates: his residence when he came to Jerusalem.Verse 7. - Gibeon and Mispah lay due north of Jerusalem, at the distance respectively of about 5.5 and 4.5 miles The inhabitants were set to repair the middle part of the north wall. Unto the throne of the governor on this side the river. So the Septuagint; and, among moderns, Michaelis, Pool, and A. Clarke. Others translate - "the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, who belonged to the jurisdiction of the governor across the river." But this can scarcely have been the fact, since Gibeon is mentioned among the re-occupied cities in Nehemiah 7:25, and if Bethel was Jewish, as we know that it was from Nehemiah 11:31, Gibeon and Mizpah, which were nearer Jerusalem, cannot have remained Syrian. Altogether, there is no reason to dispute the commonly received rendering, since Nehemiah again uses ל for עד in ver. 32, and the governor of Syria may well have had a "throne," or tribunal, at Jerusalem, which was usually under his jurisdiction, though exempted from his authority under the existing regime. Nehemiah 3:7 spotlights a diverse lineup—named individuals, whole towns, even long-assimilated foreigners—working harmoniously, obediently, and under lawful authority to restore Jerusalem’s walls. The verse affirms that every willing servant matters, cooperation multiplies impact, and God’s restoration agenda invites participation from all who revere Him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Nextוְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against to them, יָדָ֨ם (yā·ḏām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand repairs were made הֶחֱזִ֜יק (he·ḥĕ·zîq) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer by Melatiah מְלַטְיָ֣ה (mə·laṭ·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4424: Melatiah -- 'Yah delivered', a Gibeonite the Gibeonite, הַגִּבְעֹנִ֗י (hag·giḇ·‘ō·nî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1393: Gibeonites -- inhabitants of Gibeon Jadon וְיָדוֹן֙ (wə·yā·ḏō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3036: Jadon -- a builder of the Jerusalem wall the Meronothite, הַמֵּרֹ֣נֹתִ֔י (ham·mê·rō·nō·ṯî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4824: Meronothite -- inhabitant of Meronoth and the men אַנְשֵׁ֥י (’an·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person of Gibeon גִבְע֖וֹן (ḡiḇ·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1391: Gibeon -- a Levitical city in Benjamin and Mizpah, וְהַמִּצְפָּ֑ה (wə·ham·miṣ·pāh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4709: Mizpah -- the name of several places in Israel who were under the authority לְכִסֵּ֕א (lə·ḵis·sê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne of the governor פַּחַ֖ת (pa·ḥaṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6346: A governor of the region west עֵ֥בֶר (‘ê·ḇer) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5676: A region across, on the opposite side of the Euphrates. הַנָּהָֽר׃ (han·nā·hār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5104: A stream, prosperity Additonal Resources Nehemiah 3:7 Blue Letter BibleNehemiah 3:7 Bible Gateway Nehemiah 3:7 Bible.com Nehemiah 3:7 NIV |
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