Nehemiah 3 — The builders, the wall and the mockery — Hebrew and Greek compared

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:1

Eliashib the high priest and his brothers the priests arose and built the Sheep Gate. They consecrated it and set up its doors; they consecrated it as far as the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Tower of Hananel.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:1

Elisoub the high priest and his brothers the priests arose and built the Sheep Gate. They consecrated it and set up its doors, and consecrated as far as the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Tower of Ananeel,

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:2

Next to him the men of Jericho built, and next to him Zaccur son of Imri built.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:2

and alongside the sons of the men of Jericho, and alongside the sons of Zakchour son of Amari.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:3

The sons of Hassenaah built the Fish Gate. They laid its beams and set up its doors, locks and bars.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:3

The sons of Asana built the Fish Gate. They roofed it and set up its doors, locks and bars.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:4

Next to them Meremoth son of Uriah son of Hakkoz repaired. Next to them Meshullam son of Berechiah son of Meshezabel repaired. Next to them Zadok son of Baana repaired.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:4

Next to them, from Ramoth, a son of Ouria son of Akos took charge. Next to them Mosollam son of Barachias son of Masezebel took charge. Next to them Sadok son of Baana took charge.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:5

Next to them the Tekoites repaired, but their nobles did not bring their necks into the service of their masters.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:5

Next to them the Thekoin took charge, but the adoreem did not bring their necks into their service.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:6

Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate. They laid its beams and set up its doors, locks and bars.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:6

Ioida son of Phasek and Mesoulam son of Basodia repaired the gate of Isana. They roofed it and set up its doors, locks and bars.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:7

Next to them Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, repaired as far as the seat of the governor of Beyond the River.

Greek–English (G)

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Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:8

Next to him Uzziel son of Harhaiah, of the goldsmiths, repaired. Next to him Hananiah, of the perfumers, repaired, and they reinforced Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:8

Next to them Ananias son of Rokeim repaired, and they left Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:9

Next to them Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, repaired.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:9

Next to them Raphaia, ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, repaired.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:10

Next to them Jedaiah son of Harumaph repaired opposite his house. Next to him Hattush son of Hashabneiah repaired.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:10

Next to them Iedaia son of Eromaph repaired, opposite his house. Next to him Atous son of Asbania repaired.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:11

Malchijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath-moab repaired a second section, and the Tower of the Ovens.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:11

As second, Melchias son of Eram and Asoub son of Phaathmoab repaired, as far as the Tower of the Thannourim.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:12

Next to him Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, repaired, he and his daughters.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:12

Next to him Saloum son of Alloes, ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, repaired, he and his daughters.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:13

Hanun and the inhabitants of Zanoah repaired the Valley Gate. They built it and set up its doors, locks and bars, and a thousand cubits of wall as far as the Dung Gate.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:13

Anoun and the inhabitants of Zano repaired the Valley Gate. They built it and set up its doors, locks and bars, and a thousand cubits of wall as far as the Dung Gate.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:14

Malchijah son of Rechab, ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem, repaired the Dung Gate. He built it and set up its doors, locks and bars.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:14

Melchia son of Rechab, ruler of the district of Bethacharm, repaired the Dung Gate, he and his sons. They covered it and set up its doors, locks and bars,

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:15

Shallun son of Col-hozeh, ruler of the district of Mizpah, repaired the Fountain Gate. He built it and roofed it, and they set up its doors, locks and bars, and the wall of the Pool of Shelah by the king's garden, as far as the steps descending from the City of David.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:15

and the wall of the Pool of Fleeces, for the king's shearing, and as far as the steps descending from the City of David.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:16

After him Nehemiah son of Azbuk, ruler of half the district of Beth-zur, repaired as far as opposite David's graves, as far as the constructed pool, and as far as the House of the Warriors.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:16

After him Neemias son of Azabouch, ruler of half the district of Bethsour, repaired as far as the garden of David's tomb, as far as the pool that had been made, and as far as Bethaggabarim.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:17

After him the Levites—Rehum son of Bani—repaired. Next to him Hashabiah, ruler of half the district of Keilah, repaired for his district.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:17

After him the Levites—Raoum son of Bani—repaired. Next to him Asabia, ruler of half the district of Keila, repaired for his district.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:18

After him their brothers—Bavvai son of Henadad, ruler of half the district of Keilah—repaired.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:18

After him their brothers—Beni son of Enadad, ruler of half the district of Keila—repaired.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:19

Next to him Ezer son of Jeshua, ruler of Mizpah, repaired a second section opposite the ascent to the armory at the angle.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:19

Next to him Azour son of Iesous, ruler of Masphe, repaired a second section of the tower of the ascent adjoining the corner.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:20

After him Baruch son of Zabbai zealously repaired a second section, from the angle to the entrance of the house of Eliashib the high priest.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:20

After him Barouch son of Zabou repaired a second section, from the corner to the entrance of Bethelisoub of the high priest.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:21

After him Meremoth son of Uriah son of Hakkoz repaired a second section, from the entrance of Eliashib's house to the end of Eliashib's house.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:21

After him Meramoth son of Ouria son of Akos repaired a second section, from the entrance of Bethelisoub to the end of Bethelisoub.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:22

After him the priests, the men of the surrounding plain, repaired.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:22

After him the priests, men of Achechar, repaired.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:23

After him Benjamin and Hasshub repaired opposite their house. After him Azariah son of Maaseiah son of Ananiah repaired beside his house.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:23

After him Benjamin and Asoub repaired opposite their house. After him Azaria son of Maasea son of Anania repaired beside his house.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:24

After him Binnui son of Henadad repaired a second section, from Azariah's house to the angle and to the corner.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:24

After him Bani son of Enadad repaired a second section, from Bethazaria to the corner and to the bend

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:25

Palal son of Uzai repaired opposite the angle and the tower projecting from the upper house of the king, belonging to the court of the guard. After him Pedaiah son of Parosh repaired.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:25

of Phalal son of Euzai, opposite the corner, and the upper tower projecting from the king's house, belonging to the court of the guard. After him was Phadaia son of Phoros.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:26

The Nethinim were living on the Ophel, as far as opposite the Water Gate toward the east and the projecting tower.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:26

The Nathinim were living on the Ophal, as far as the garden of the Water Gate toward the east, and the projecting tower.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:27

After him the Tekoites repaired a second section opposite the great projecting tower, as far as the wall of the Ophel.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:27

After him the Thekoin repaired a second section opposite the great projecting tower, as far as the wall of the Ophla.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:28

Above the Horse Gate the priests repaired, each opposite his house.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:28

Above the Horse Gate the priests repaired, each opposite his house.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:29

After him Zadok son of Immer repaired opposite his house. After him Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, keeper of the East Gate, repaired.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:29

After him Saddouk son of Emmer repaired opposite his house. After him Samaia son of Sechenia, keeper of the East Gate, repaired.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:30

After me Hananiah son of Shelemiah and Hanun, the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired a second section. After him Meshullam son of Berechiah repaired opposite his chamber.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:30

After him Anania son of Selemia and Anoum, the sixth son of Seleph, repaired a second section. After him Mesoulam son of Barchia repaired opposite his treasury chamber.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:31

After me Malchijah, of the goldsmiths, repaired as far as the house of the Nethinim and the merchants, opposite the Muster Gate, and as far as the upper chamber of the corner.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:31

After him Melchia son of Saraphi repaired as far as Bethanathinim; and the dealers in small wares, opposite the gate of Maphekad and as far as the ascent of the bend.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:32

Between the upper chamber of the corner and the Sheep Gate, the goldsmiths and merchants repaired.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:32

In the intervening space at the ascent of the Sheep Gate, the metalworkers and dealers in small wares repaired.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:33 | conventional 4:1

When Sanballat heard that we were building the wall, he became angry and greatly vexed, and mocked the Jews.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:33

When Sanaballat heard that we were building the wall, it displeased him. He became very angry and laughed at the Jews.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:34 | conventional 4:2

He spoke before his brothers and Samaria's army, saying, “What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they leave it to themselves? Will they sacrifice? Will they finish in a day? Will they bring the stones to life from the heaps of dust, when they are burned?”

Greek–English (G)

G 13:34

He said before his brothers, “Is this the strength of Somoron, that these Jews are building their own city?”

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:35 | conventional 4:3

Tobiah the Ammonite was beside him and said, “Even what they are building—if a fox climbs up, it will break through their stone wall!”

Greek–English (G)

G 13:35

Tobias the Ammanite came beside him, and they said to one another, “Surely they will not sacrifice or eat in their place? Will not a fox climb up and pull down their stone wall?”

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:36 | conventional 4:4

Hear, our God, for we have become an object of contempt. Turn their reproach back upon their own heads, and give them as plunder in a land of captivity.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:36

Hear, our God, for we have become an object of mockery. Turn their reproach back upon their own heads, and give them over to mockery in a land of captivity,

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:37 | conventional 4:5

Do not cover their iniquity, and do not let their sin be blotted out from before You, for they have provoked anger before the builders.

Greek–English (G)

G 13:37

and do not cover over lawlessness.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 3:38 | conventional 4:6

So we built the wall, and the whole wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a heart to work.

Greek–English (G)

G —

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