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After him repaired Malchijah one of the goldsmiths to the house of the Nethinim, and of the merchants, over against the gate of Hammiphkad, and to the ascent of the corner.
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Everyone Has a Part to Play
This verse mentions a goldsmith, Malchijah, repairing a section near the quarters of temple servants (Nethinim) and merchants. As Matthew Henry's commentary on the chapter emphasizes, this list demonstrates a key principle: rebuilding God's community requires everyone. People from all professions and social standings worked together, each contributing their skills for the common good.
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Nehemiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The gate Miphkad - Not elsewhere mentioned. It must have been in the east, or northeast, wall, a little to the south of the “sheep-gate”.
19th Century
Anglican
The place of the Nethinims. —Rather, the house.
And of the merchants. —Possibly there is some conn…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
After him repaired Malchiah, the goldsmith's son Or the son of Tzoreph, as some, so called from his business:
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The work was divided so that everyone might know what they had to do and attend to it, with a desire to excel, yet without contention or separate i…
