Nehemiah 3:23

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

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This verse speaks in the wider setting of restoration and leadership as Nehemiah unfolds its message.

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This thought runs through Nehemiah 3:23-24.

Nehemiah 3:23 Nehemiah 3:24

Hashub Person: Intelligent. (1. ) A Levite of the family of Merari ( Neh. 11:15 ; 1 Chr. 9:14 ). (2. ) Neh. 3:23 . 3:11.
Azariah Person: Whom Jehovah helps. (1. ) Son of Ethan, of the tribe of Judah ( 1 Chr. 2:8 ). (2. ) Son of Ahimaaz, who succeeded his grandfather Zadok as high priest ( 1 Chr. 6:9 ; 1 Kings 4:2 ) in the days of Solomon.
Benjamin Person: Son of my right hand. (1. ) The younger son of Jacob by Rachel ( Gen. 35:18 ). His birth took place at Ephrath, on the road between Bethel and Bethlehem, at a short distance from the latter place.