Nehemiah 3:30

“After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, another piece, etc.] This last man had six sons; but only his youngest son wrought at this work, which is observed to his great commendation: after him repaired Shelemiah the son of Berechiah, over against his chamber; the same as in (<160304>Nehemiah 3:4) who having finished what he engaged in there, took his part where his chamber was, and repaired over against that.”

“The constant mention of “priests,” “Levites,” and Nethinims,” sufficiently indicates that the writer is here concerned with the sacerdotal quarter, that immediately about the temple. Nehemiah 3:18 Bavai - Or, “Binnui” Nehemiah 3:24; Nehemiah 10:9. The armoury at the turning of the wall - literally, “the armoury of the corner.” The northwestern corner of the special wall of the “city of David” seems to be intended. See Nehemiah 3:1 note. Nehemiah 3:20 The other piece - Rather, “another piece.” The notice of Baruch’s first piece, like that of Malchijah’s and Hashub’s Nehemiah 3:11, seems to have slipped out of the text. Nehemiah 3:22 The word here translated “plain” is applied in the rest of…”

“The sixth son of Zalaph - It seems, his five elder brethren, laid not their hands to the work. But in doing that which is good, we need not stay to see our betters go before us. Next: Nehemiah Chapter 4”

“another piece: Neh 3:21 Meshullam: Neh 3:4 Nehemiah 3:31”