1. καὶ ἔφθασεν ὁ μὴν ὁ ἕβδομος καὶ οἱ υἱοὶ Ισραηλ ἐν πόλεσιν αὐτῶν καὶ συνήχθη ὁ λαὸς ὡς ἀνὴρ εἷς εἰς Ιερουσαλημ
2. καὶ ἀνέστη Ἰησοῦς ὁ τοῦ Ιωσεδεκ καὶ οἱ ἀδελφοὶ αὐτοῦ ἱερεῖς καὶ Ζοροβαβελ ὁ τοῦ Σαλαθιηλ καὶ οἱ ἀδελφοὶ αὐτοῦ καὶ ᾠκοδόμησαν τὸ θυσιαστήριον θεοῦ Ισραηλ τοῦ ἀνενέγκαι ἐπ’ αὐτὸ ὁλοκαυτώσεις κατὰ τὰ γεγραμμένα ἐν νόμῳ Μωυσῆ ἀνθρώπου τοῦ θεοῦ
3. καὶ ἡτοίμασαν τὸ θυσιαστήριον ἐπὶ τὴν ἑτοιμασίαν αὐτοῦ ὅτι ἐν καταπλήξει ἐπ’ αὐτοὺς ἀπὸ τῶν λαῶν τῶν γαιῶν καὶ ἀνέβη ἐπ’ αὐτὸ ὁλοκαύτωσις τῷ κυρίῳ τὸ πρωὶ καὶ εἰς ἑσπέραν
4. καὶ ἐποίησαν τὴν ἑορτὴν τῶν σκηνῶν κατὰ τὸ γεγραμμένον καὶ ὁλοκαυτώσεις ἡμέραν ἐν ἡμέρᾳ ἐν ἀριθμῷ ὡς ἡ κρίσις λόγον ἡμέρας ἐν ἡμέρᾳ αὐτοῦ
5. καὶ μετὰ τοῦτο ὁλοκαυτώσεις ἐνδελεχισμοῦ καὶ εἰς τὰς νουμηνίας καὶ εἰς πάσας ἑορτὰς τὰς ἡγιασμένας καὶ παντὶ ἑκουσιαζομένῳ ἑκούσιον τῷ κυρίῳ
6. ἐν ἡμέρᾳ μιᾷ τοῦ μηνὸς τοῦ ἑβδόμου ἤρξαντο ἀναφέρειν ὁλοκαυτώσεις τῷ κυρίῳ καὶ ὁ οἶκος κυρίου οὐκ ἐθεμελιώθη
7. καὶ ἔδωκαν ἀργύριον τοῖς λατόμοις καὶ τοῖς τέκτοσιν καὶ βρώματα καὶ ποτὰ καὶ ἔλαιον τοῖς Σηδανιν καὶ τοῖς Σωριν ἐνέγκαι ξύλα κέδρινα ἀπὸ τοῦ Λιβάνου πρὸς θάλασσαν Ιόππης κατ’ ἐπιχώρησιν Κύρου βασιλέως Περσῶν ἐπ’ αὐτούς
8. καὶ ἐν τῷ ἔτει τῷ δευτέρῳ τοῦ ἐλθεῖν αὐτοὺς εἰς οἶκον τοῦ θεοῦ εἰς Ιερουσαλημ ἐν μηνὶ τῷ δευτέρῳ ἤρξατο Ζοροβαβελ ὁ τοῦ Σαλαθιηλ καὶ Ἰησοῦς ὁ τοῦ Ιωσεδεκ καὶ οἱ κατάλοιποι τῶν ἀδελφῶν αὐτῶν οἱ ἱερεῖς καὶ οἱ Λευῖται καὶ πάντες οἱ ἐρχόμενοι ἀπὸ τῆς αἰχμαλωσίας εἰς Ιερουσαλημ καὶ ἔστησαν τοὺς Λευίτας ἀπὸ εἰκοσαετοῦς καὶ ἐπάνω ἐπὶ τοὺς ποιοῦντας τὰ ἔργα ἐν οἴκῳ κυρίου
9. καὶ ἔστη Ἰησοῦς καὶ οἱ υἱοὶ αὐτοῦ καὶ οἱ ἀδελφοὶ αὐτοῦ Καδμιηλ καὶ οἱ υἱοὶ αὐτοῦ υἱοὶ Ιουδα ἐπὶ τοὺς ποιοῦντας τὰ ἔργα ἐν οἴκῳ τοῦ θεοῦ υἱοὶ Ηναδαδ υἱοὶ αὐτῶν καὶ ἀδελφοὶ αὐτῶν οἱ Λευῖται
10. καὶ ἐθεμελίωσαν τοῦ οἰκοδομῆσαι τὸν οἶκον κυρίου καὶ ἔστησαν οἱ ἱερεῖς ἐστολισμένοι ἐν σάλπιγξιν καὶ οἱ Λευῖται υἱοὶ Ασαφ ἐν κυμβάλοις τοῦ αἰνεῖν τὸν κύριον ἐπὶ χεῖρας Δαυιδ βασιλέως Ισραηλ
11. καὶ ἀπεκρίθησαν ἐν αἴνῳ καὶ ἀνθομολογήσει τῷ κυρίῳ ὅτι ἀγαθόν ὅτι εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα τὸ ἔλεος αὐτοῦ ἐπὶ Ισραηλ καὶ πᾶς ὁ λαὸς ἐσήμαινον φωνὴν μεγάλην αἰνεῖν τῷ κυρίῳ ἐπὶ θεμελιώσει οἴκου κυρίου
12. καὶ πολλοὶ ἀπὸ τῶν ἱερέων καὶ τῶν Λευιτῶν καὶ ἄρχοντες τῶν πατριῶν οἱ πρεσβύτεροι οἳ εἴδοσαν τὸν οἶκον τὸν πρῶτον ἐν θεμελιώσει αὐτοῦ καὶ τοῦτον τὸν οἶκον ἐν ὀφθαλμοῖς αὐτῶν ἔκλαιον φωνῇ μεγάλῃ καὶ ὄχλος ἐν σημασίᾳ μετ’ εὐφροσύνης τοῦ ὑψῶσαι ᾠδήν
13. καὶ οὐκ ἦν ὁ λαὸς ἐπιγινώσκων φωνὴν σημασίας τῆς εὐφροσύνης ἀπὸ τῆς φωνῆς τοῦ κλαυθμοῦ τοῦ λαοῦ ὅτι ὁ λαὸς ἐκραύγασεν φωνῇ μεγάλῃ καὶ ἡ φωνὴ ἠκούετο ἕως ἀπὸ μακρόθεν
Footnotes:
3:1-5 - The rebuilding of the gates and walls begins with the priests, demonstrating that God's service begins with spiritual leaders. This highlights the importance of leadership committed to God's work (see also 1 Peter 5:1-3 and Ezra 10:4).
3:6-12 - Different families and groups of workers come together to rebuild the walls. The cooperation among the people reflects the unity and spirit of collaboration that are essential to the success of the work (see also 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 and Psalm 133:1).
3:13-15 - Several sections of the wall are rebuilt, each by a specific family or group. The work is divided among those who are willing, demonstrating that God uses different talents and abilities to accomplish His plans (see also Exodus 35:30-35 and Romans 12:4-6).
3:16-32 - Each part of the rebuilding is carried out by different people, from priests to merchants. This shows that everyone has a role to play in God's work, regardless of their status (see also 1 Corinthians 12:18-21 and Colossians 3:23).
3:33-35 - Sanballat and his allies scoff at the rebuilding, but Nehemiah stands firm. This opposition demonstrates that when God's work is accomplished, there will always be resistance, but faith perseveres (see also Matthew 5:11-12 and 2 Corinthians 12:10).
Verses related to Neemias, 3:
Nehemiah chapter 3 details the rebuilding of the walls. How is work organized and carried out? This detailed text lists the diverse groups and individuals involved in the reconstruction, highlighting unity and collective effort. The chapter reveals the importance of cooperation and individual contribution to the success of a divine project. Nehemiah 3 serves as a model of organization and teamwork in God's work. Consider with us five biblical passages that illuminate the themes of unity and service present in this inspiring chapter.
1 Corinthians 12:12: "Now, just as the body is a unity, although it has many members, and all the members, although they are many, form one body, so also with regard to Christ." - This verse reflects the unity and diversity of the people working together to rebuild, as described in Nehemiah 3.
Ephesians 2:21-22: "In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows to become a holy sanctuary in the Lord. In him you are also being built together to become the dwelling place of God by his Spirit." - Although Paul is speaking metaphorically, this passage echoes the physical work of reconstruction in Nehemiah 3.
Colossians 3:23-24: "Whatever you do, do it with all your heart, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of the inheritance from the Lord. It is Christ the Lord that you are serving." - This principle is exemplified by the workers in Nehemiah 3, who serve with dedication.
Haggai 1:14: "So the Lord stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Jehozadak the high priest, and the spirit of all the rest of the people. They came and began to work in the temple of the Lord Almighty, their God." - This verse echoes the spirit of cooperation and work seen in Nehemiah 3.
1 Peter 2:5: "You also, like living stones, are being built up into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." - Just as the people in Nehemiah 3 rebuild the physical wall, Peter speaks of a spiritual construction.
FAQ:
Who helped Nehemiah rebuild the walls?
Many leaders and citizens of Jerusalem joined Nehemiah, each working on different sections of the wall. The unity of the people was essential to the success of the rebuilding. (Nehemiah 3:1-32)
How did Nehemiah organize the rebuilding work?
Nehemiah divided the rebuilding work among different families and groups, assigning specific tasks to each to ensure efficiency and speed. (Nehemiah 3:1-32)
What was the role of the priests in the reconstruction?
The priests played an important role in the rebuilding, working in the sections surrounding the temple and devoting themselves zealously to the work. They also led in prayer and dedication to the project. (Nehemiah 3:1-2)
What difficulties did the people face during the reconstruction?
The people faced ridicule and threats from enemies like Sanballat and Tobiah. However, determination and faith in God helped them overcome adversity. (Nehemiah 4:1-3)
How did the reconstruction work reflect the unity of the people of Israel?
The joint work of the people of Israel, under Nehemiah’s leadership, demonstrated the importance of unity and cooperation in restoring the city and honoring God. (Nehemiah 3:1-32)
