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Malchijah, son of Rechab, repaired the Dung Gate during Nehemiah's wall restoration.
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Also known as Malkijah · Malchiah
Malchijah, the son of Rechab, was a ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem. He participated in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall under Nehemiah's leadership. Malchijah was responsible for repairing the Dung Gate, one of the gates in the city wall (Neh.3.14).
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4441
The Dung Gate was repaired by Malchijah son of Rechab, ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem. He rebuilt it and installed its doors, bolts, and bars.
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