Nehemiah 3:13
Nehemiah 3:13 in Multiple Translations
The Valley Gate was repaired by Hanun and the residents of Zanoah. They rebuilt it, installed its doors, bolts, and bars, and repaired a thousand cubits of the wall as far as the Dung Gate.
The valley gate repaired Hanun, and the inhabitants of Zanoah; they built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and a thousand cubits on the wall unto the dung gate.
The valley gate repaired Hanun, and the inhabitants of Zanoah; they built it, and set up the doors thereof, the bolts thereof, and the bars thereof, and a thousand cubits of the wall unto the dung gate.
Hanun and the people of Zanoah were working on the doorway of the valley; they put it up and put up its doors, with their locks and rods, and a thousand cubits of wall as far as the doorway where the waste material was placed.
The Valley Gate was repaired by Hanun and the people who lived in Zanoah. They rebuilt it, set up its doors, together with its bolts and bars, and repaired a thousand cubits of the wall up to the Refuse Gate.
The valley gate fortified Hanum, and the inhabitants of Zanuah: they buylt it, and set on the doores thereof, the lockes thereof, and the barres thereof, euen a thousand cubites on the wall vnto the dung porte.
The gate of the valley hath Hanun strengthened, and the inhabitants of Zanoah; they have built it, and set up its doors, its locks, and its bars, and a thousand cubits in the wall unto the dung-gate.
Hanun and the inhabitants of Zanoah repaired the valley gate. They built it, and set up its doors, its bolts, and its bars, and one thousand cubits of the wall to the dung gate.
The valley-gate repaired Hanun, and the inhabitants of Zanoah; they built it, and set up its doors, its locks, and its bars, and a thousand cubits on the wall to the dung-gate.
And the gate of the valley Hanun built, and the inhabitants of Zanoe: they built it, and set up the doors thereof, and the locks, and the bars, and a thousand cubits in the wall unto the gate of the dunghill.
Hanun and people from Zanoah city repaired the Valley Gate. They put the gates in their places, and also put in the bolts and bars for locking the gate. They repaired the wall for ◄1,500 feet/500 meters►, as far as the Dung Gate.
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Nehemiah 3:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
אֵת֩
שַׁ֨עַר
הַ/גַּ֜יְא
הֶחֱזִ֣יק
חָנוּן֮
וְ/יֹשְׁבֵ֣י
זָנוֹחַ֒
הֵ֣מָּה
בָנ֔וּ/הוּ
וַֽ/יַּעֲמִ֨ידוּ֙
דַּלְתֹתָ֔י/ו
מַנְעֻלָ֖י/ו
וּ/בְרִיחָ֑י/ו
וְ/אֶ֤לֶף
אַמָּה֙
בַּ/חוֹמָ֔ה
עַ֖ד
שַׁ֥עַר
הָ/שֲׁפֽוֹת
אֵת֩
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
שַׁ֨עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
N-ms
הַ/גַּ֜יְא
gayʼ
H1516
Valley
Art | N-cs
הֶחֱזִ֣יק
châzaq
H2388
to strengthen
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
חָנוּן֮
Chânûwn
H2586
Hanun
N-proper
וְ/יֹשְׁבֵ֣י
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
Conj | V-Qal
זָנוֹחַ֒
Zânôwach
H2182
Zanoah
N-proper
הֵ֣מָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
בָנ֔וּ/הוּ
bânâh
H1129
to build
V-Qal-Perf-3cp | Suff
וַֽ/יַּעֲמִ֨ידוּ֙
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
דַּלְתֹתָ֔י/ו
deleth
H1817
door
N-fp | Suff
מַנְעֻלָ֖י/ו
manʻûwl
H4514
bolt
N-mp | Suff
וּ/בְרִיחָ֑י/ו
bᵉrîyach
H1280
bar
Conj | N-mp | Suff
וְ/אֶ֤לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Conj | Adj
אַמָּה֙
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
N-fs
בַּ/חוֹמָ֔ה
chôwmâh
H2346
wall
Prep | N-fs
עַ֖ד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
שַׁ֥עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
N-ms
הָ/שֲׁפֽוֹת
ʼashpôth
H830
refuse
Art | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 3:13
אֵת֩
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שַׁ֨עַר
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
הַ/גַּ֜יְא
gayʼ
H1516
"Valley"
Art | N-cs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a deep, narrow valley or gorge. It is also another name for Topheth, a place of child sacrifice in the Valley of Hinnom. The word describes a steep and dramatic landscape.
Definition: valley, a steep valley, narrow gorge Another name of to.phet (תֹּ֫פֶת "Topheth" H8612)
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: valley. See also: Numbers 21:20; Nehemiah 11:30; Psalms 23:4.
הֶחֱזִ֣יק
châzaq
H2388
"to strengthen"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
To strengthen means to be strong or courageous, and can also mean to seize or conquer, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: : strengthen/support/encourage 1) to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be strong, grow strong 1a1a) to prevail, prevail upon 1a1b) to be firm, be caught fast, be secure 1a1c) to press, be urgent 1a1d) to grow stout, grow rigid, grow hard (bad sense) 1a1e) to be severe, be grievous 1a2) to strengthen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make strong 1b2) to restore to strength, give strength 1b3) to strengthen, sustain, encourage 1b4) to make strong, make bold, encourage 1b5) to make firm 1b6) to make rigid, make hard 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make strong, strengthen 1c2) to make firm 1c3) to display strength 1c4) to make severe 1c5) to support 1c6) to repair 1c7) to prevail, prevail upon 1c8) to have or take or keep hold of, retain, hold up, sustain, support 1c9) to hold, contain 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to strengthen oneself 1d2) to put forth strength, use one's strength 1d3) to withstand 1d4) to hold strongly with
Usage: Occurs in 266 OT verses. KJV: aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand. See also: Genesis 19:16; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 27:14.
חָנוּן֮
Chânûwn
H2586
"Hanun"
N-proper
Hanun means gracious and is the name of an Ammonite king who fought against David, as well as an Israelite who helped repair Jerusalem's wall, as mentioned in Nehemiah 3:30.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.30; son of: Zalaph (H6764) § Hanun = "gracious" 1) son of Nahash and king of Ammon who dishonoured David's ambassadors and lost the subsequent war with David 2) a man who, with the people of Zanoah, repaired the ravine gate in the wall of Jerusalem 3) the 6th son of Zalaph, who also assisted in the repair of the wall of Jerusalem, apparently on the east side
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Hanun. See also: 2 Samuel 10:1; 1 Chronicles 19:3; Nehemiah 3:30.
וְ/יֹשְׁבֵ֣י
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
Conj | V-Qal
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
זָנוֹחַ֒
Zânôwach
H2182
"Zanoah"
N-proper
Zanoah was a city in the mountains of Judah, possibly southwest of Hebron. The name Zanoah means 'cast off' and is mentioned in the Bible as a place in Palestine.
Definition: § Zanoah = "cast off" a city in the mountains of Judah, perhaps southwest of Hebron
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Zanoah. See also: Joshua 15:34; 1 Chronicles 4:18; Nehemiah 11:30.
הֵ֣מָּה
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
בָנ֔וּ/הוּ
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp | Suff
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
וַֽ/יַּעֲמִ֨ידוּ֙
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
דַּלְתֹתָ֔י/ו
deleth
H1817
"door"
N-fp | Suff
A door is something that swings, like the valve of a door or gate. In the Bible, doors can represent entrance or access, as seen in Psalm 141:3 where David asks God to set a door on his lips.
Definition: door (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: door (two-leaved), gate, leaf, lid. (Psalm 141:3). See also: Genesis 19:6; 2 Chronicles 28:24; Psalms 78:23.
מַנְעֻלָ֖י/ו
manʻûwl
H4514
"bolt"
N-mp | Suff
A bolt, like a lock or a bar, is what this Hebrew word means. It is used in the Bible to describe a way to secure or fasten something, like a door or a gate.
Definition: bolt
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: lock. See also: Nehemiah 3:3; Nehemiah 3:14; Song of Solomon 5:5.
וּ/בְרִיחָ֑י/ו
bᵉrîyach
H1280
"bar"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
A bar or bolt, often made of wood, used to secure city gates or as a symbol of tribulation. It represents a fortress or a prison.
Definition: 1) bar 1a) of wood 1b) of city gates 2) of tribulation, a fortress, of the earth as a prison (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: bar, fugitive. See also: Exodus 26:26; 2 Chronicles 14:6; Psalms 107:16.
וְ/אֶ֤לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Conj | Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
אַמָּה֙
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
N-fs
A cubit is a unit of measurement, about the length of a forearm, used in the Bible to describe the size of objects like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus. It is also used to describe a foundation or a door-base.
Definition: cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" H0521)
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.
בַּ/חוֹמָ֔ה
chôwmâh
H2346
"wall"
Prep | N-fs
A wall of protection, like the walls of Jerusalem, provided safety and security for the people. It appears in the Bible as a physical barrier. The Israelites built walls around their cities for defense.
Definition: wall
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: wall, walled. See also: Exodus 14:22; Nehemiah 6:15; Psalms 51:20.
עַ֖ד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
שַׁ֥עַר
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
הָ/שֲׁפֽוֹת
ʼashpôth
H830
"refuse"
Art | N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to a pile of trash or garbage, often translated as a dung hill. It appears in the Bible as a place where worthless things are thrown away. In some cases, it symbolizes a location of shame or disgust.
Definition: ash heap, refuse heap, dung-hill
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: dung (hill). See also: 1 Samuel 2:8; Nehemiah 3:14; Psalms 113:7.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 3:13
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- Nehemiah 3:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 3:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 3:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:13
- Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 3:13
- Barnes' Notes on Nehemiah 3:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:13
- Sermons on Nehemiah 3:13
Context — The Builders of the Walls
11Malchijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath-moab repaired another section, as well as the Tower of the Ovens.
12And next to them, Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs, with the help of his daughters.
13The Valley Gate was repaired by Hanun and the residents of Zanoah. They rebuilt it, installed its doors, bolts, and bars, and repaired a thousand cubits of the wall as far as the Dung Gate.
14The Dung Gate was repaired by Malchijah son of Rechab, ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem. He rebuilt it and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. 15The Fountain Gate was repaired by Shallun son of Col-hozeh, ruler of the district of Mizpah. He rebuilt it, roofed it, and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. He also repaired the wall of the Pool of Shelah near the king’s garden, as far as the stairs that descend from the City of David.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 2:13 | So I went out at night through the Valley Gate toward the Well of the Serpent and the Dung Gate, and I inspected the walls of Jerusalem that had been broken down and the gates that had been destroyed by fire. |
| 2 | Joshua 15:34 | Zanoah, En-gannim, Tappuah, Enam, |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 26:9 | Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, the Valley Gate, and the angle in the wall, and he fortified them. |
| 4 | Nehemiah 11:30 | Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages; in Lachish and its fields; and in Azekah and its villages. So they settled from Beersheba all the way to the Valley of Hinnom. |
| 5 | Joshua 15:56 | Jezreel, Jokdeam, Zanoah, |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 4:18 | These were the children of Pharaoh’s daughter Bithiah. Mered also took a Judean wife, who gave birth to Jered the father of Gedor, Heber the father of Soco, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah. |
Nehemiah 3:13 Summary
Nehemiah 3:13 tells us about the repair of the Valley Gate by Hanun and the residents of Zanoah. This gate was an important entrance to the city of Jerusalem, and fixing it was a big job that required a lot of work. The fact that they were able to repair a thousand cubits of the wall shows that they were dedicated to restoring their city, just like we should be dedicated to rebuilding and restoring our own lives, as seen in other Bible verses like Matthew 16:18 where Jesus talks about building His church. By trusting in God and working together, we can accomplish great things and bring glory to Him, as described in passages like 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 and Hebrews 11:10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Valley Gate in Nehemiah 3:13?
The Valley Gate was an important entrance to Jerusalem, and its repair signifies the restoration of the city's defenses and security, as seen in other Bible passages like 2 Chronicles 26:9, where King Uzziah also fortified the city gates.
Who were the residents of Zanoah and why were they involved in the repair of the Valley Gate?
The residents of Zanoah were likely a group of people from a nearby town or village who were tasked with helping to repair the Valley Gate, demonstrating the community's collective effort to rebuild Jerusalem, similar to the cooperative effort described in Exodus 35:20-29 where the Israelites worked together to build the Tabernacle.
What does the phrase 'a thousand cubits of the wall' mean in this verse?
A cubit is an ancient unit of measurement, equivalent to about 18 inches, so a thousand cubits would be approximately 1,500 feet, indicating a significant section of the wall was repaired, as also seen in the measurements given in Ezekiel 40:5 for the walls of the future temple.
How does the repair of the Valley Gate relate to the rest of the book of Nehemiah?
The repair of the Valley Gate is part of the larger narrative of Nehemiah, where the Israelites, led by Nehemiah, work to rebuild the walls and restore the city of Jerusalem after its destruction, as prophesied in books like Isaiah 44:28 and fulfilled in Nehemiah 6:15-16.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to 'repair the gates' and restore my spiritual defenses, just like the Israelites did in Nehemiah 3:13?
- How can I, like Hanun and the residents of Zanoah, work together with others to accomplish a common goal for the glory of God?
- What are some 'walls' in my life that need to be rebuilt, and how can I start the process of restoration, as described in Nehemiah 3:13 and other Bible passages like Psalm 51:17-18?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, trust in God's sovereignty and provision as I work to rebuild and restore areas of my life, as seen in Nehemiah 3:13 and other scriptures like Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 3:13
The valley gate repaired Hanun,.... Of which see Ne 2:13, and the inhabitants of Zanoah; a city in the tribe of Judah, Joshua 15:34, they built it, and set up the doors thereof, c.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 3:13
The valley gate repaired Hanun, and the inhabitants of Zanoah; they built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and a thousand cubits on the wall unto the dung gate. The inhabitants of Zanoah.
Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:13
Nehemiah 3:13 The valley gate repaired Hanun, and the inhabitants of Zanoah; they built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and a thousand cubits on the wall unto the dung gate.Ver. 13. The valley gate] See Nehemiah 2:13. And the inhabitants of Zanoah] Together with Hanun, their governor. Not priests and Levites only, but the great men in every country, yea, and the country people too, must work at God’ s building. Every one must be active in his own sphere; not live to himself, but help to bear the burdens of Church and commonwealth, toti natum se credere mundo, as Cato did (Lucan).
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:13
(13) A thousand cubits.—Not so much “built” as “strengthened.” This comparatively large space—mentioned in round numbers—had probably suffered less damage, and therefore needed less repairing.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:13
Verse 13. The inhabitants of Zanoah] This was a town in the tribe of Judah. Joshua 15:34.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 3:13
13. The valley gate] See note on Nehemiah 2:13; Nehemiah 2:15. This was the main entrance on the western side. Zanoah] This town, mentioned in Nehemiah 11:30; Joshua 15:34, is probably the modern Zanuah, some 13 miles W. of Jerusalem. the doors thereof, &c.] See note on Nehemiah 3:3. and a thousand cubits on the wall unto the dung gate] R.V. of the wall. Some who have thought that this would be too great a distance of wall to be restored by a single section of the community regard the clause as a topographical parenthesis, = ‘There were a thousand cubits between the two gates.’ But if we may suppose little restoration was here needed, no further details would be recorded of this section of the wall. This very reason, however, would enable us to accept the repairing of ‘the thousand cubits’ as the work of ‘Hanun and the inhabitants of Zanoah.’ Comparatively little work was here needed, and a small party could undertake a long stretch. The ‘dung gate’ was probably at the S.W. angle of the wall. The wall having passed due S. from the ‘valley gate’ to the ‘dung gate,’ turned thence in an easterly direction.
Barnes' Notes on Nehemiah 3:13
Zanoah lay west of Jerusalem, at the distance of about 10 miles (Joshua 15:34 note).
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:13
13. The valley gate — On the west side of the city, opening into the valley of Gihon. See note on Nehemiah 2:13.
Sermons on Nehemiah 3:13
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Nehemiah) ch.3 & 4 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being vigilant against the enemy while remaining committed to God's work. The people in the story were wholeheartedly servi |