Nehemiah 3:2 kjva — And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri."

— Nehemiah 3:2, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Nehemiah 3 — Context

1

Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel.

2

And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri.

3

But the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build, who also laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.

4

And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.

5

And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not 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 King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded 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 (KJVA): “And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded 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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