Moreover the old gate repaired Jehoiada the son of Paseah, and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, and the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.
Jehoiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate. They put in the wooden beams, hung the doors, and installed the locks and bars.
The writer is recording how two men worked together to completely rebuild and secure one of Jerusalem's ancient gates.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon and were rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem to restore their city's defenses after years of vulnerability and foreign domination. This chapter provides a detailed list of families and individuals who volunteered to repair specific sections of the wall, including the Old Gate in verse 6, as part of a larger effort led by Nehemiah to unite the community and protect their homeland. Nehemiah's project faced opposition from neighboring groups, highlighting the determination required to rebuild amidst challenges.
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