Malchijah מַלְכִּיָּהוּ
Son of Rechab, repaired the Dung Gate in Jerusalem.
Biography
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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In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 3:14
"Malchijah the son of Rechab, the ruler of the district of Beth Haccherem repaired the dung gate. He built it, and set up its doors, its bolts, and its bars."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַלְכִּיָּהוּ | H4441N |