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Ananiah made repairs to a section of the wall near his house during the rebuilding of Jerusalem under Nehemiah's leadership.
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Ananiah is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the individuals who participated in the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem. During the time of Nehemiah, the city's walls were in disrepair, leaving the inhabitants vulnerable. Nehemiah organized the people to work on different sections of the wall. Ananiah is specifically noted for making repairs to the section of the wall near his own house. His participation in this important project demonstrates his commitment to the restoration of Jerusalem and his willingness to contribute to the community's well-being.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6055
Beyond them, Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs in front of their house, and next to them, Azariah son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, made repairs beside his house.
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