Nehemiah 3:9 nasb — Next to them Rephaiah the son of Hur, the official of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs.

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"Next to them Rephaiah the son of Hur, the official of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs."

— Nehemiah 3:9, NASB

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Nehemiah 3 — Context

6

Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate; they laid its beams and hung its doors with its bolts and its bars.

7

Next to them Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, also made repairs for the official seat of the governor of the province beyond the River.

8

Next to him Uzziel the son of Harhaiah of the goldsmiths made repairs. And next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs, and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall.

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Next to them Rephaiah the son of Hur, the official of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs.

10

Next to them Jedaiah the son of Harumaph made repairs opposite his house. And next to him Hattush the son of Hashabneiah made repairs.

11

Malchijah the son of Harim and Hasshub the son of Pahath-moab repaired another section and the Tower of Furnaces.

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Next to him Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the official of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs, he and his daughters.

Nehemiah 3:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 3:9 say?
Nehemiah 3:9 in the NASB reads: “Next to them Rephaiah the son of Hur, the official of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs.”
Where is Nehemiah 3:9 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 3:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 3, verse 9.
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 3:9.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 3:9 in?
Nehemiah 3:9 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 3:9?
Nehemiah 3:9 reads (NASB): “Next to them Rephaiah the son of Hur, the official of half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs.” 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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