But the gate of the fountain repaired Shallun the son of Colhozeh, the ruler of part of Mizpah; he built it, and covered it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and the wall of the pool of Siloah by the king’s garden, and unto the stairs that go down from the city of David.
Shallun, the son of Colhozeh, who was the leader of part of Mizpah, repaired the Fountain Gate. He rebuilt it completely, put a roof on it, and installed the doors with their locks and bars. He also repaired the wall by the Pool of Siloam near the king's garden, all the way to the steps that lead down from the City of David.
This verse describes how Shallun took responsibility for rebuilding an entire section of Jerusalem's wall, including a gate and the area around an important pool.
📚 Historical Context
In the 5th century BC, after the Jews returned from exile in Babylon, Nehemiah was appointed by the Persian king Artaxerxes to lead the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls as a means of restoring security and worship in the holy city. This chapter details the collaborative efforts of various leaders and groups, each taking responsibility for specific sections to ensure the project's success. Specifically, Nehemiah 3:15 highlights Shallun, a ruler from Mizpah, repairing the Fountain Gate and adjacent areas like the Pool of Siloam, which were vital for the city's water supply and defense.
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