Old Testament
Melatiah
A Gibeonite who assisted in the reconstruction of the wall of Jerusalem under Nehemiah's leadership.
Melatiah is identified in Nehemiah 3:7 as a Gibeonite who participated in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. His inclusion in the record highlights the diverse cooperation of various groups in the restoration project. He represents the faithful remnant who labored to secure the city against opposition.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Nehemiah 3:7
- Last appears
- Nehemiah 3:7
Where Melatiah appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Sanballat8 versesA Horonite official who vehemently opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
- Ezra25 versesA priest and scribe who led a group of exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem to restore the Law of God.
- Baruch23 versesThe faithful scribe and loyal secretary to the prophet Jeremiah during the fall of Jerusalem.
- Artaxerxes14 versesA Persian king who authorized the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and supported Ezra's mission to Judea.
- Tobiah12 versesAn Ammonite official who vehemently opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
- Nehemiah7 versesA cupbearer to Artaxerxes who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and restored the people's devotion to God.
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