After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his house. After him repaired also Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the east gate.
After them, Zadok son of Immer repaired the wall section directly across from his own house. Next to him, Shemaiah son of Shechaniah, who was the keeper of the East Gate, also repaired his section.
This verse shows two men taking responsibility to rebuild the wall near their own homes and workplaces in Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place around 445 BC when Nehemiah led the Jewish people in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls after they returned from exile in Babylon. The wall had been destroyed when Jerusalem was conquered, and rebuilding it was crucial for the city's security and the people's sense of identity. Each family and group was assigned a specific section to repair, often near their own homes or areas of responsibility.
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