After him repaired Malchiah the goldsmith’s son unto the place of the Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate Miphkad, and to the going up of the corner.
After him, Malchiah the goldsmith's son repaired the wall all the way to where the temple servants and merchants lived, across from the Inspection Gate, and up to the corner tower.
This verse describes how Malchiah, a goldsmith's son, took responsibility for repairing a specific section of Jerusalem's wall near where temple workers and merchants lived.
📚 Historical Context
This verse 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 Nethinims were temple servants who helped the priests and Levites, while the Miphkad (Inspection) Gate was likely where goods entering the city were examined. Each family and trade group took responsibility for repairing the section of wall nearest to their homes or businesses.
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