Nehemiah 3:17 net — After him the Levites worked– Rehum son of Bani and after him Hashabiah, head of half the district of Keilah, for his d…

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"After him the Levites worked– Rehum son of Bani and after him Hashabiah, head of half the district of Keilah, for his district."

— Nehemiah 3:17, NET Bible

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Nehemiah 3 — Context

14

Malkijah son of Recab, head of the district of Beth Hakkerem, worked on the Dung Gate. He rebuilt it and positioned its doors, its bolts, and its bars.

15

Shallun son of Col-Hozeh, head of the district of Mizpah, worked on the Fountain Gate. He rebuilt it, put on its roof, and positioned its doors, its bolts, and its bars. In addition, he rebuilt the wall of the Pool of Siloam, by the royal garden, as far as the steps that go down from the City of David.

16

Nehemiah son of Azbuk, head of a half-district of Beth Zur, worked after him as far as the tombs of David and the artificial pool and the House of the Warriors.

17

After him the Levites worked– Rehum son of Bani and after him Hashabiah, head of half the district of Keilah, for his district.

18

After him their relatives worked– Binnui son of Henadad, head of a half-district of Keilah.

19

Adjacent to him Ezer son of Jeshua, head of Mizpah, worked on another section, opposite the ascent to the armory at the buttress.

20

After him Baruch son of Zabbai worked on another section, from the buttress to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest.

Nehemiah 3:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 3:17 say?
Nehemiah 3:17 in the NET Bible reads: “After him the Levites worked– Rehum son of Bani and after him Hashabiah, head of half the district of Keilah, for his district.”
Where is Nehemiah 3:17 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 3:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 3, verse 17.
Who wrote Nehemiah?
Nehemiah is traditionally attributed to Nehemiah (largely from his memoirs). It was written c. 445–425 BC.
What is the book of Nehemiah about?
Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, leads the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls against fierce opposition. The book combines stirring leadership with covenant renewal, ending with reform of priesthood, sabbath, and intermarriage.
What are the major themes of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah explores themes including Leadership, Prayer, Rebuilding, Opposition, Covenant Renewal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Nehemiah 3:17.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 3:17 in?
Nehemiah 3:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Nehemiah 3:17?
Nehemiah 3:17 reads (NET): “After him the Levites worked– Rehum son of Bani and after him Hashabiah, head of half the district of Keilah, for his district.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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