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Hananiah, a perfumer, participated in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time.
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Hananiah, a perfumer by profession, is mentioned in Neh.3.8 as one of the people who helped rebuild the wall of Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time. He worked on a section of the wall alongside Uzziel, the son of Harhaiah, who was a goldsmith. Hananiah's participation in the rebuilding project demonstrates the involvement of various craftsmen and professionals in the restoration of Jerusalem's defenses.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2608
Next to them, Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs. And next to him, Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs. They fortified Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall.
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