Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Azariah, son of Maaseiah, repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall near his house during Nehemiah's time (Neh.3.23, 24).
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Azariah, the son of Maaseiah, is mentioned in Neh.3.23-24 as one of the people who participated in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah. He is described as repairing the section of the wall near his house, which suggests that he lived in Jerusalem and had a personal stake in the city's restoration. The rebuilding of the wall was a significant project undertaken by Nehemiah and the returned exiles to secure and strengthen Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity. Azariah's contribution to this effort, along with that of many others, demonstrates the unity and dedication of the Jewish community in restoring their city and their faith. The fact that he repaired the section near his own house also highlights the personal responsibility and ownership that individuals took in the rebuilding process.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5838
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.
After him, Binnui son of Henadad repaired another section, from the house of Azariah to the angle and the corner,
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