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
This is part of Nehemiah's detailed record of rebuilding Jerusalem's walls after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon around 445 BC. The Fountain Gate was likely near Jerusalem's water supply, and the Pool of Siloam was a crucial water source for the city. Each leader took responsibility for rebuilding specific sections of the wall and gates.
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