And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.
Next to them, Meremoth (son of Urijah, grandson of Koz) worked on repairs. Next to him, Meshullam (son of Berechiah, grandson of Meshezabeel) worked on repairs. And next to him, Zadok (son of Baana) worked on repairs.
The writer is recording how different people worked side by side to rebuild Jerusalem's wall, each taking responsibility for their section.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Nehemiah's detailed record of rebuilding Jerusalem's walls around 445 BC, after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon. The walls had been destroyed when Jerusalem was conquered, and rebuilding them was crucial for the city's security and the people's sense of identity. Nehemiah organized the work by assigning different sections to various families and groups.
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