After him repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah the son of Koz another piece, from the door of the house of Eliashib even to the end of the house of Eliashib.
Next, Meremoth (the son of Urijah, grandson of Koz) repaired another section of the wall, from the entrance of Eliashib's house all the way to the end of Eliashib's house.
This verse records how Meremoth took responsibility for rebuilding a specific section of Jerusalem's wall near the high priest's house.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, which records the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls after the Babylonian exile around 445 BC, chapter 3 details the specific contributions of various individuals and groups in repairing different sections of the wall to restore the city's defenses. This was a period of national renewal for the Jewish people, who had returned from captivity and faced opposition from surrounding enemies, emphasizing the importance of communal effort and divine guidance. In verse 21, Meremoth is highlighted as repairing a segment near the house of Eliashib, illustrating how even specific, localized tasks were part of the larger restoration project.
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