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Nehemiah 3:2 bbe — And by his side the men of Jericho were building. And after them, Zaccur, the son of Imri.

Bible in Basic English

"And by his side the men of Jericho were building. And after them, Zaccur, the son of Imri."

— Nehemiah 3:2, Bible in Basic English

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Nehemiah 3 — Context

1

Then Eliashib, the chief priest, got up with his brothers the priests, and took in hand the building of the sheep doorway; they made it holy and put its doors in position; as far as the tower of Hammeah they made it holy, even to the tower of Hananel.

2

And by his side the men of Jericho were building. And after them, Zaccur, the son of Imri.

3

The sons of Hassenaah were the builders of the fish doorway; they put its boards in place and put up its doors, with their locks and rods.

4

By their side Meremoth, the son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, was making good the walls. Then Meshullam, the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel; and by him, Zadok, the son of Baana.

5

Near them, the Tekoites were at work; but their chiefs did not put their necks to the work of their Lord.

Nehemiah 3:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Nehemiah 3:2 say?
Nehemiah 3:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And by his side the men of Jericho were building. And after them, Zaccur, the son of Imri.”
Where is Nehemiah 3:2 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 3:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 3, verse 2.
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 3:2.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 3:2 in?
Nehemiah 3:2 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 3:2?
Nehemiah 3:2 reads (BBE): “And by his side the men of Jericho were building. And after them, Zaccur, the son of Imri.” 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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