Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Zalaph was the father of Hanun, who repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall.
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Zalaph is mentioned as the father of Hanun, one of the individuals who participated in repairing Jerusalem's wall under Nehemiah's leadership. After the Babylonian exile, Nehemiah led a group of Jews back to Jerusalem to rebuild the city walls and restore the community. Hanun, son of Zalaph, is recorded as having made repairs on another section of the wall, along with Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph. This suggests that Zalaph's family was actively involved in the restoration efforts in Jerusalem.
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(wound) father of Hanun, who assisted in rebuilding the city wall. (Nehemiah 3:30)
shadow; ringing; shaking
ZA'LAPH (bruise), the father of one who helped to build the wall. Neh 3:30.
ZA'LAPH (bruise), the father of
one who helped to build the wall. Neh 3:30.
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Next to him, Hananiah son of Shelemiah, as well as Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired another section. Next to them, Meshullam son of Berechiah made repairs opposite his own quarters.
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