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Nehemiah 3:17–32

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Nehemiah 3:17

17After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani. Next unto him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of the half part of Keilah, in his part.

Nehemiah 3:18

18After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.

Nehemiah 3:19

19And next to him repaired Ezer the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, another piece over against the going up to the armoury at the turning of the wall.

Nehemiah 3:20

20After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired the other piece, from the turning of the wall unto the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest.

Nehemiah 3:21

21After him repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah the son of Koz another piece, from the door of the house of Eliashib even to the end of the house of Eliashib.

Nehemiah 3:22

22And after him repaired the priests, the men of the plain.

Nehemiah 3:23

23After him repaired Benjamin and Hashub over against their house. After him repaired Azariah the son of Maaseiah the son of Ananiah by his house.

Nehemiah 3:24

24After him repaired Binnui the son of Henadad another piece, from the house of Azariah unto the turning of the wall, even unto the corner.

Nehemiah 3:25

25Palal the son of Uzai, over against the turning of the wall, and the tower which lieth out from the king’s high house, that was by the court of the prison. After him Pedaiah the son of Parosh.

Nehemiah 3:26

26Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out.

Nehemiah 3:27

27After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lieth out, even unto the wall of Ophel.

Nehemiah 3:28

28From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.

Nehemiah 3:29

29After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his house. After him repaired also Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the east gate.

Nehemiah 3:30

30After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, another piece. After him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber.

Nehemiah 3:31

31After him repaired Malchiah the goldsmith’s son unto the place of the Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate Miphkad, and to the going up of the corner.

Nehemiah 3:32

32And between the going up of the corner unto the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants.

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DEFINED WORDS

Nehemiah 3:17

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

After

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Levites

Members of the tribe of Levi, especially those appointed to service connected with the tabernacle or temple.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

ruler

One who governs or exercises authority; also a straight measuring instrument.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

half

In part, or in an equal part or degree.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

part

A portion or division of a whole; also to divide, separate, depart, or share.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Nehemiah 3:18

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

After

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

brethren

Brothers; near kindred; fellow Israelites; or fellow believers, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

ruler

One who governs or exercises authority; also a straight measuring instrument.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

half

In part, or in an equal part or degree.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

part

A portion or division of a whole; also to divide, separate, depart, or share.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Nehemiah 3:19

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

ruler

One who governs or exercises authority; also a straight measuring instrument.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

against

Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wall

A structure raised to enclose, divide, or defend a place; figuratively, a defense or protection.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

Nehemiah 3:20

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

After

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

earnestly

Seriously, eagerly, sincerely, or with intense effort.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

other

A different or additional person or thing; the remaining one of two or more.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wall

A structure raised to enclose, divide, or defend a place; figuratively, a defense or protection.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

high

Raised or far above; great in height, rank, degree, or importance; as an adverb, greatly or aloft.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

priest

A person who officiates in sacred service, especially by offering sacrifices or ministering in worship; the KJV applies the term to Mosaic priests, priests of other gods, and Christ as Priest, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Nehemiah 3:21

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

After

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

end

The last or concluding part; a termination, limit, purpose, or result. As a verb, to cease or bring to a close.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Nehemiah 3:22

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

after

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

priests

Persons who officiate in sacred service, especially by offering sacrifices or ministering in worship; KJV contexts distinguish Mosaic priests, priests of other gods, chief priests, and persons made priests unto God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (headword: priest)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

plain

Level or open land with little rise or depression; also clear, evident, simple, or unadorned, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

DEFINED WORDS

Nehemiah 3:23

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

After

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

against

Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Nehemiah 3:24

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

After

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wall

A structure raised to enclose, divide, or defend a place; figuratively, a defense or protection.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

Nehemiah 3:25

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

against

Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wall

A structure raised to enclose, divide, or defend a place; figuratively, a defense or protection.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

lieth

Lies: reclines, rests, remains, or is situated; or speaks falsely, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

high

Raised or far above; great in height, rank, degree, or importance; as an adverb, greatly or aloft.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

court

An enclosed yard, a royal residence or attendants, or a place of judgment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

After

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Nehemiah 3:26

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

place

A location, position, room, occasion, office, or passage, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

against

Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

water

The common liquid necessary for life; as a verb, to supply with water, irrigate, or cause to drink.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

toward

In the direction of; in relation to; approaching; or inclined and ready, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

east

The direction of sunrise; lands or regions toward that direction.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

lieth

Lies: reclines, rests, remains, or is situated; or speaks falsely, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Nehemiah 3:27

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

After

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

against

Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

lieth

Lies: reclines, rests, remains, or is situated; or speaks falsely, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wall

A structure raised to enclose, divide, or defend a place; figuratively, a defense or protection.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

Nehemiah 3:28

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

horse

A large hoofed animal used for riding, drawing, work, and war.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

priests

Persons who officiate in sacred service, especially by offering sacrifices or ministering in worship; KJV contexts distinguish Mosaic priests, priests of other gods, chief priests, and persons made priests unto God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (headword: priest)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

every

Each one of all; all taken separately, without exception in the stated group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

one

The number one; a single person or thing; the same or united as a whole.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

against

Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Nehemiah 3:29

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

After

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

against

Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

east

The direction of sunrise; lands or regions toward that direction.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Nehemiah 3:30

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

After

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sixth

The ordinal number corresponding to six; next after the fifth.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

against

Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

chamber

An apartment in an upper story, or in a story above the lower floor of a dwelling house; often used as a lodging room.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Nehemiah 3:31

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

After

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

goldsmith

An artisan who manufactures vessels and ornaments of gold and silver.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

place

A location, position, room, occasion, office, or passage, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

merchants

Traders or dealers who buy, sell, exchange, import, or export goods.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

against

Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

DEFINED WORDS

Nehemiah 3:32

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

goldsmiths

Artisans who make vessels and ornaments of gold or silver.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

merchants

Traders or dealers who buy, sell, exchange, import, or export goods.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

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From verse 17

  1. Joshua 15:44
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  2. 1 Chronicles 23:4
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  3. 1 Samuel 23:1–13
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  4. Nehemiah 3:16
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From verse 19

  1. 2 Chronicles 26:9
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  2. Nehemiah 10:9
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  3. Nehemiah 12:8
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From verse 20

  1. Nehemiah 3:1
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  2. Ecclesiastes 9:10
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  3. Romans 12:11
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  4. Nehemiah 12:22–23
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  5. Nehemiah 13:28
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From verse 21

  1. Ezra 2:61
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  2. Nehemiah 7:63
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From verse 22

  1. Nehemiah 12:28
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  2. Nehemiah 6:2
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From verse 23

  1. Nehemiah 10:2
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  2. Nehemiah 3:10
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  3. Nehemiah 3:29–30
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  4. Nehemiah 8:4
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  5. Nehemiah 8:7
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From verse 24

  1. Nehemiah 3:19
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  2. Nehemiah 10:9
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  3. Nehemiah 3:11
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  4. Nehemiah 3:27
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From verse 25

  1. Jeremiah 32:2
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  2. Jeremiah 37:21
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  3. Ezra 2:3
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  4. Jeremiah 33:1
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  5. Nehemiah 12:39
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From verse 26

  1. Nehemiah 11:21
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  2. Nehemiah 8:1
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  3. Nehemiah 12:37
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  4. Nehemiah 8:3
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  5. 2 Chronicles 33:14
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From verse 27

  1. Nehemiah 3:5
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From verse 28

  1. 2 Chronicles 23:15
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  2. Jeremiah 31:40
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  3. 2 Kings 11:16
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  4. Nehemiah 3:10
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  5. Nehemiah 3:23
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From verse 29

  1. Ezra 10:2
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  2. Ezra 2:37
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  3. Jeremiah 19:2
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  4. Nehemiah 7:40
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From verse 31

  1. Nehemiah 3:32
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  2. Nehemiah 3:8
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From verse 32

  1. Nehemiah 3:1
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  2. John 5:2
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  3. Nehemiah 12:39
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  4. Nehemiah 3:31
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  5. Nehemiah 3:8
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