In this chapter, many people came together to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem. Nehemiah identifies the individuals who were responsible for each section of the wall. The chapter begins, “Then Eliashib the high priest and the other priests started to rebuild at the Sheep Gate. They dedicated it and set up its doors, building the wall as far as the Tower of the Hundred, which they dedicated, and the Tower of Hananel. People from the city of Jericho worked next to them, and beyond them was Zaccur son of Imri.
The Fish Gate was built by the sons of Hassenaah. They did the whole thing – laid the beams, hung the doors, and put the bolts and bars in place. Meremoth son of Uriah and grandson of Hakkoz repaired the next section of wall. Beside him were Meshullam son of Berekiah and grandson of Meshezabel, and then Zadok son of Baana. Next were the people from Tekoa, though their leaders refused to help." (Nehemiah 3:1-5)
The rest of the chapter follows this format. Check it out for yourself.
Lord, thank you for your Word today! Help us to be participants in building your kingdom. We love you!
May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26)
….AND MAY WE ALL PRACTICE THIS WITH ONE ANOTHER.
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