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Next to them repaired Meremoth the son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz. Next to them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel. Next to them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.
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Strengthening Weak Spots
Commentators Charles Ellicott and John Gill note that the Hebrew word for "repaired" in this verse literally means "strengthened." This suggests that this particular section of the wall was not completely demolished but was weakened and in need of reinforcement. The builders adapted their methods to the specific needs of each part of the wall.
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Nehemiah
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19th Century
Anglican
Repaired. —Literally, strengthened; as before it was built.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And next unto them repaired Meremoth, the son of Uriah, the son of Koz And the men un…
Presbyterian
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…
