And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.
Next to him, Shallum (son of Halohesh), who was the leader of half of Jerusalem, worked on repairing the wall along with his daughters.
This verse shows that Shallum, a government leader, worked alongside his daughters to rebuild Jerusalem's wall, demonstrating that the reconstruction effort involved families working together.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, the Jewish people were rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem after returning from Babylonian exile, a project led by Nehemiah around 445 BC to restore security and symbolize national renewal. This chapter lists the various individuals and groups who repaired specific sections of the wall, emphasizing a collaborative effort across society. Shallum, as a ruler of half of Jerusalem, and his daughters' involvement highlights how leaders and family members, including women, played active roles in this communal restoration.
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