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Palal, son of Uzai, repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall near the Parbar during Nehemiah's time.
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Palal, son of Uzai, is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the people who participated in repairing the wall of Jerusalem (Neh.3.25). He was responsible for repairing a section of the wall near the Parbar, which was likely a complex of buildings or a court near the temple. Palal's contribution to the restoration of Jerusalem's wall highlights the importance of community involvement and individual effort in the rebuilding process. The repair of the wall was a significant event in the history of the Jewish people, as it symbolized the restoration of Jerusalem and the renewal of the covenant community after the Babylonian exile.
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PA'LAL (judge), the son of Uzai, who assisted Nehemiah in restoring the walls of Jerusalem. Neh 3:25.
PA'LAL (judge), the son of Uzai, who assisted Nehemiah in restoring the walls of Jerusalem. Neh 3:25.
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and Palal son of Uzai made repairs opposite the angle and the tower that juts out from the upper palace of the king near the courtyard of the guard. Next to him, Pedaiah son of Parosh
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