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The old gate repaired Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams of it, and set up the doors of it, and the bolts of it, and the bars of it.

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A Model of Unified Work

While this verse simply names two men repairing a specific gate, commentators like Matthew Henry see a powerful spiritual principle at work. The entire project of rebuilding the wall was a unified effort where each person took responsibility for their assigned section. This serves as a model for the church today, encouraging believers to set aside petty disputes and personal interests to work together for the common good and the advancement of God's kingdom.

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Nehemiah

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Nehemiah 3:6

18th Century

Theologian

The old gate — Either the modern Damascus gate, the main entrance to the city on the north side; or a gate a little further eastward.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Nehemiah 3:6

19th Century

Bishop

The old gate. —Not mentioned elsewhere: probably that of Damascus; but (by a conjectural addition to the text) it has been transla…

John Gill

John Gill

On Nehemiah 3:6

17th Century

Pastor

Moreover, the old gate repaired Jehoiada, the son of Paseah,
and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Nehemiah 3:1–32

17th Century

Minister

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…