King James Version:
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The valley gate repaired Hanun, and the inhabitants of Zanoah; they built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and a thousand cubits on the wall unto the dung gate.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Hanun and the people living in Zanoach repaired the Valley Gate; they rebuilt it and set up its doors, along with its bolts and bars; and they rebuilt 1,500 feet of the wall, as far as the Dung Gate.
Berean Standard Bible:
The Valley Gate was repaired by Hanun and the residents of Zanoah. They rebuilt it, installed its doors, bolts, and bars, and repaired a thousand cubits of the wall as far as the Dung Gate.
American Standard Version:
The valley gate repaired Hanun, and the inhabitants of Zanoah; they built it, and set up the doors thereof, the bolts thereof, and the bars thereof, and a thousand cubits of the wall unto the dung gate.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The valley{H1516} gate{H8179} repaired{H2388} Hanun{H2586}, and the inhabitants{H3427} of Zanoah{H2182}; they built{H1129} it, and set up{H5975} the doors{H1817} thereof, the locks{H4514} thereof, and the bars{H1280} thereof, and a thousand{H505} cubits{H520} on the wall{H2346} unto the dung{H830} gate{H8179}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Nehemiah 2:13
- And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.
Joshua 15:34
- And Zanoah, and Engannim, Tappuah, and Enam,
2 Chronicles 26:9
- Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning [of the wall], and fortified them.
1 Chronicles 4:18
- And his wife Jehudijah bare Jered the father of Gedor, and Heber the father of Socho, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah. And these [are] the sons of Bithiah the daughter of Pharaoh, which Mered took.
Joshua 15:56
- And Jezreel, and Jokdeam, and Zanoah,
Nehemiah 11:30
- Zanoah, Adullam, and [in] their villages, at Lachish, and the fields thereof, at Azekah, and [in] the villages thereof. And they dwelt from Beersheba unto the valley of Hinnom.
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Commentary for Nehemiah 3:13
Nehemiah 3:13 is part of a larger narrative found in the book of Nehemiah, which recounts the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem under the leadership of Nehemiah during the 5th century BCE. The historical context is the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon, after King Cyrus of Persia allowed them to go back to their homeland and rebuild their city and temple.
The verse itself highlights the communal effort involved in the reconstruction of Jerusalem's fortifications. Hanun, along with the inhabitants of Zanoah, a town in the Judean hill country, took responsibility for repairing the valley gate, which was likely an important entrance to the city from the west, leading to the Hinnom Valley. These workers not only repaired the gate but also fortified it with doors, locks, and bars, ensuring its security. Additionally, they rebuilt a significant portion of the wall, extending a thousand cubits (approximately 1,500 feet or 450 meters) toward the dung gate, which was situated near the southern end of the city and was so named due to its proximity to the refuse dump in the Hinnom Valley.
The themes present in this verse include the importance of community and collaboration in achieving a common goal, the commitment to rebuild and restore what was lost, and the emphasis on security and protection of the city, which was essential for the survival and identity of the returning exiles. This collective endeavor symbolizes the resilience of the Jewish people and their dedication to the sacred task of restoring their holy city, despite the challenges they faced. Nehemiah 3:13 reflects the practical aspects of this monumental task, as well as the spiritual and national significance of reestablishing Jerusalem as a center of Jewish life and worship.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1516
There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גַּיְא
Transliteration: gayʼ
Pronunciation: gah'-ee
Description: or (shortened) גַּי; probably (by transmutation) from the same root as גֵּוָה (abbreviated); a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent); valley. - Strong's Number: H8179
There are 302 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שַׁעַר
Transliteration: shaʻar
Pronunciation: shah'-ar
Description: from שָׁעַר in its original sense; an opening, i.e. door or gate; city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). - Strong's Number: H2388
There are 266 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָזַק
Transliteration: châzaq
Pronunciation: khaw-zak'
Description: a primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer; aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand. - Strong's Number: H2586
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָנוּן
Transliteration: Chânûwn
Pronunciation: khaw-noon'
Description: from חָנַן; favored; Chanun, the name of an Ammonite and of two Israelites; Hanun. - Strong's Number: H3427
There are 980 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָשַׁב
Transliteration: yâshab
Pronunciation: yaw-shab'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry; (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. - Strong's Number: H2182
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זָנוֹחַ
Transliteration: Zânôwach
Pronunciation: zaw-no'-akh
Description: from זָנַח; rejected; Zanoach, the name of two places in Palestine; Zanoah. - Strong's Number: H1129
There are 345 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּנָה
Transliteration: bânâh
Pronunciation: baw-naw'
Description: a primitive root; to build (literally and figuratively); (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. - Strong's Number: H5975
There are 495 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָמַד
Transliteration: ʻâmad
Pronunciation: aw-mad'
Description: a primitive root; to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive); abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. - Strong's Number: H1817
There are 78 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דֶּלֶת
Transliteration: deleth
Pronunciation: deh'-leth
Description: from דָּלָה; something swinging, i.e. the valve of adoor; door (two-leaved), gate, leaf, lid. (Psalm 141:3). - Strong's Number: H4514
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַנְעוּל
Transliteration: manʻûwl
Pronunciation: man-ool'
Description: or מַנְעֻל; from נָעַל; a bolt; lock. - Strong's Number: H1280
There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בְּרִיחַ
Transliteration: bᵉrîyach
Pronunciation: ber-ee'-akh
Description: from בָּרַח; a bolt; bar, fugitive. - Strong's Number: H505
There are 496 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶלֶף
Transliteration: ʼeleph
Pronunciation: eh'-lef
Description: prop, the same as אֶלֶף; hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand; thousand. - Strong's Number: H520
There are 240 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַמָּה
Transliteration: ʼammâh
Pronunciation: am-maw'
Description: prolonged from אֵם; properly, a mother (i.e. unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e. a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance); cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for מֵאָה), measure, post. - Strong's Number: H2346
There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חוֹמָה
Transliteration: chôwmâh
Pronunciation: kho-maw'
Description: feminine active participle of an unused root apparently meaning to join; a wall of protection; wall, walled. - Strong's Number: H830
There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַשְׁפֹּת
Transliteration: ʼashpôth
Pronunciation: ash-pohth'
Description: or אַשְׁפּוֹת; or שְׁפֹת; (contraction) plural of a noun of the same form as אַשְׁפָּה, from שָׁפָה (in the sense of scraping); a heap of rubbish or filth; dung (hill).