Néhémie - Caput 3

Néhémie 3.1 et surrexit Eliasib sacerdos magnus et fratres eius sacerdotes et aedificaverunt portam Gregis ipsi sanctificaverunt eam et statuerunt valvas eius et usque ad turrem centum cubitorum sanctificaverunt eam usque ad turrem Ananehel Néhémie 3.2 et iuxta eum aedificaverunt viri Hiericho et iuxta eum aedificavit Zecchur filius Amri Néhémie 3.3 portam autem Piscium aedificaverunt filii Asanaa ipsi texerunt eam et statuerunt valvas eius et seras et vectes et iuxta eos aedificavit Marimuth filius Uriae filii Accus Néhémie 3.4 et iuxta eos aedificavit Mosollam filius Barachiae filii Mesezebel et iuxta eos aedificavit Sadoc filius Baana Néhémie 3.5 et iuxta eos aedificaverunt Thecueni optimates autem eorum non subposuerunt colla sua in opere Domini sui Néhémie 3.6 et portam Veterem aedificaverunt Ioiada filius Fasea et Mosollam filius Besodia ipsi texerunt eam et statuerunt valvas eius et seras et vectes Néhémie 3.7 et iuxta eos aedificavit Meletias Gabaonites et Iadon Meronathites viri de Gabaon et Maspha pro duce qui erat in regione trans Flumen Néhémie 3.8 et iuxta eum aedificavit Ezihel filius Araia aurifex et iuxta eum aedificavit Anania filius pigmentarii et dimiserunt Hierusalem usque ad murum plateae latioris Néhémie 3.9 et iuxta eum aedificavit Rafaia filius Ahur princeps vici Hierusalem Néhémie 3.10 et iuxta eos aedificavit Ieiada filius Aromath contra domum suam et iuxta eum aedificavit Attus filius Asebeniae Néhémie 3.11 mediam partem vici aedificavit Melchias filius Erem et Asub filius Phaethmoab et turrem Furnorum Néhémie 3.12 iuxta eum aedificavit Sellum filius Alloes princeps mediae partis vici Hierusalem ipse et filiae eius Néhémie 3.13 et portam Vallis aedificavit Anun et habitatores Zanoe ipsi aedificaverunt eam et statuerunt valvas eius et seras et vectes et mille cubitos in muro usque ad portam Sterquilinii Néhémie 3.14 et portam Sterquilinii aedificavit Melchias filius Rechab princeps vici Bethaccharem ipse aedificavit eam et statuit valvas eius et seras et vectes Néhémie 3.15 et portam Fontis aedificavit Sellum filius Choloozai princeps pagi Maspha ipse aedificavit eam et texit et statuit valvas eius et seras et vectes et muros piscinae Siloae in hortum regis et usque ad gradus qui descendunt de civitate David Néhémie 3.16 post eum aedificavit Neemias filius Azboc princeps dimidiae partis vici Bethsur usque contra sepulchra David et usque ad piscinam quae grandi opere constructa est et usque ad domum Fortium Néhémie 3.17 post eum aedificaverunt Levitae Reum filius Benni post eum aedificavit Asebias princeps dimidiae partis vici Ceilae in vico suo Néhémie 3.18 post eum aedificaverunt fratres eorum Behui filius Enadad princeps dimidiae partis Ceila Néhémie 3.19 et aedificavit iuxta eum Azer filius Iosue princeps Maspha mensuram secundam contra ascensum firmissimi anguli Néhémie 3.20 post eum in monte aedificavit Baruch filius Zacchai mensuram secundam ab angulo usque ad portam domus Eliasib sacerdotis magni Néhémie 3.21 post eum aedificavit Meremuth filius Uriae filii Accus mensuram secundam a porta domus Eliasib donec extenderetur domus Eliasib Néhémie 3.22 et post eum aedificaverunt sacerdotes viri de campestribus Iordanis Néhémie 3.23 post eum aedificavit Beniamin et Asub contra domum suam et post eum aedificavit Azarias filius Maasiae filii Ananiae contra domum suam Néhémie 3.24 post eum aedificavit Bennui filius Enadda mensuram secundam a domo Azariae usque ad flexuram et usque ad angulum Néhémie 3.25 Falel filius Ozi contra flexuram et turrem quae eminet de domo regis excelsa id est in atrio carceris post eum Phadaia filius Pheros Néhémie 3.26 Nathinnei autem habitabant in Ofel usque contra portam Aquarum ad orientem et turrem quae prominebat Néhémie 3.27 post eum aedificaverunt Thecueni mensuram secundam e regione a turre magna et eminenti usque ad murum templi Néhémie 3.28 sursum autem a porta Equorum aedificaverunt sacerdotes unusquisque contra domum suam Néhémie 3.29 post eos aedificavit Seddo filius Emmer contra domum suam et post eum aedificavit Semeia filius Secheniae custos portae orientalis Néhémie 3.30 post eum aedificavit Anania filius Selemiae et Anon filius Selo sextus mensuram secundam post eum aedificavit Mosollam filius Barachiae contra gazofilacium suum post eum aedificavit Néhémie 3.31 Melchias filius aurificis usque ad domum Nathinneorum et scruta vendentium contra portam Iudicialem et usque ad cenaculum Anguli Néhémie 3.32 et inter cenaculum Anguli in porta Gregis aedificaverunt artifices et negotiatores Néhémie 3.33 factum est autem cum audisset Sanaballat quod aedificaremus murum iratus est valde et motus nimis subsannavit Iudaeos Néhémie 3.34 et dixit coram fratribus suis et frequentia Samaritanorum quid Iudaei inbecilli faciunt num dimittent eos gentes num sacrificabunt et conplebunt in una die numquid aedificare poterunt lapides de acervis pulveris qui conbusti sunt Néhémie 3.35 sed et Tobias Ammanites proximus eius ait aedificent si ascenderit vulpis transiliet murum eorum lapideum Néhémie 3.36 audi Deus noster quia facti sumus despectio converte obprobrium super caput eorum et da eos in despectionem in terra captivitatis Néhémie 3.37 ne operias iniquitatem eorum et peccatum eorum coram facie tua non deleatur quia inriserunt aedificantes Néhémie 3.38 itaque aedificavimus murum et coniunximus totum usque ad partem dimidiam et provocatum est cor populi ad operandum

Néhémie : Caput 3

The Rebuilding of the Walls in Nehemiah 3

Chapter 3 of the book of Nehemiah describes in detail the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. This text highlights not only how the work was organized and carried out, but also the unity and collective effort that animated this divine undertaking. Through the list of groups and individuals involved in this task, we discover the importance of cooperation and the contribution of each individual to the success of a project that transcends mere human aspirations.

Nehemiah 3 presents itself as a model of organization and teamwork in the service of God. He invites us to reflect on how we too can unite and work together to fulfill God's purposes.

Five Inspiring Bible Passages

To delve deeper into the themes of unity and service present in Nehemiah 3, let's consider five biblical passages that shed light on these notions.

1 Corinthians 12:12

"Now as the body, though it has many members, is a unit, and all the members, though many, are one body, so is Christ." This verse emphasizes the unity and diversity of the people working together to rebuild, as described in Nehemiah 3.

Ephesians 2:21-22

"In him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy sanctuary in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into God's dwelling place through his Spirit." Although Paul is speaking metaphorically, this passage echoes the concrete work of rebuilding in Nehemiah 3.

Colossians 3:23-24

"Whatever you do, work at it heartily, as working for the Lord and not for humankind, knowing that you will receive the reward from the Lord of the inheritance. It is Christ the Lord whom you serve." This principle is beautifully illustrated by the workers of Nehemiah 3, who labor with dedication and passion.

Haggai 1:14

"The Lord stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people. They came and began to work in the temple of the Lord Almighty, their God." This verse evokes the spirit of cooperation and determination observed in Nehemiah 3.

1 Peter 2:5

"You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to become a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." Just as the characters in Nehemiah 3 rebuild the physical wall, Peter reminds us of our call to participate in a spiritual construction.

Meditating on these passages, we are invited to renew our commitment to working together for the glory of God, while recognizing that every contribution, large or small, is precious in God's work.