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Nehemiah

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And next unto them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, that appertained to the throne of the governor beyond the River.

Locations

Gibeon

GIBEONgib'-e-un (gibh`on): One of the royal cities of the Hivites (Joshua 9:7). It was a greater city than Ai; and its inhabitants were reputed mighty men (Joshua 10:2). It fell within the territory allotted to Benjamin (Joshua 18:25), and was one of the cities given to the Levites (Joshua 21:17).1. The Gibeonites:By a stratagem the Gibeonites secured for th... View Details

Mizpah

MIZPAH; MIZPEHmiz'-pa, miz'-pe: This name is pointed both ways in the Hebrew, and is found usually with the article. The meaning seems to be "outlook" or "watchtower." It is natural, therefore, to look for the places so named in high positions commanding wide prospects.(1) (ha-mitspah (Genesis 31:49 Judges 11:11, 34), mitspah (Hosea 5:1), mitspeh ghil`adh (J... View Details

People

Jadon

Jadon [S] judge, a Meronothite who assisted in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem ( Nehemiah 3:7 ).    These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.

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American Standard Version And next unto them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, that appertained to the throne of the governor beyond the River.
King James Bible And next unto them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, that appertained to unto the throne of the governor beyond on this side the River.river.
Hebrew Greek English And next unto Next to them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite, Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, Gibeon and of Mizpah, that appertained to also made repairs for the throne official seat of the governor of the province beyond the River.
New American Standard Bible 1995 And next unto Next to them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite, Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, Gibeon and of Mizpah, that appertained to also made repairs for the throne official seat of the governor of the province beyond the River.