Palal פָּלָל
Son of Uzai, repaired Jerusalem's wall
Biography
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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In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 3:25
"Palal the son of Uzai made repairs opposite the turning of the wall, and the tower that stands out from the upper house of the king, which is by the court of the guard. After him Pedaiah the son of Parosh made repairs."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פָּלָל | H6420 |
Palal
:9 occurs 'appiryon, a word that has no Semitic cognates and is of dubious meaning. In form, however, it resembles the Sanskrit paryanka, and still more closel