Nehemiah 3:23 net — After them Benjamin and Hasshub worked opposite their house. After them Azariah son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, wo…

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"After them Benjamin and Hasshub worked opposite their house. After them Azariah son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, worked near his house."

— Nehemiah 3:23, NET Bible

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Nehemiah 3 — Context

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

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After him Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, worked on another section from the door of Eliashib’s house to the end of it.

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After him the priests worked, men of the nearby district.

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After them Benjamin and Hasshub worked opposite their house. After them Azariah son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, worked near his house.

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After him Binnui son of Henadad worked on another section, from the house of Azariah to the buttress and the corner.

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After him Palal son of Uzai worked opposite the buttress and the tower that protrudes from the upper palace of the court of the guard. After him Pedaiah son of Parosh

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and the temple servants who were living on Ophel worked up to the area opposite the Water Gate toward the east and the protruding tower.

Nehemiah 3:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 3:23 say?
Nehemiah 3:23 in the NET Bible reads: “After them Benjamin and Hasshub worked opposite their house. After them Azariah son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, worked near his house.”
Where is Nehemiah 3:23 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 3:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 3, verse 23.
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 3:23.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 3:23 in?
Nehemiah 3:23 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 3:23?
Nehemiah 3:23 reads (NET): “After them Benjamin and Hasshub worked opposite their house. After them Azariah son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, worked near his house.” 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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