Baruch בָּרוּךְ
A man who repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall.
Who is Baruch in the Bible?
Baruch, son of Zabbai, was a dedicated worker who participated in rebuilding Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah (Neh. 3:20). According to the account, he "earnestly repaired" a section of the wall that extended from the angle to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest, suggesting he took his responsibility seriously and worked with particular diligence. His contribution was part of the larger cooperative effort to restore Jerusalem's defenses and spiritual integrity following the Babylonian exile. Though Baruch is mentioned only briefly in Scripture, his willingness to serve in this crucial reconstruction project exemplifies the communal commitment required to rebuild the city and its people after exile.
Biography
Baruch, the son of Zabbai, is mentioned in Neh.3.20 as one of the individuals who participated in repairing the wall of Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time. He is described as having "earnestly repaired" another section of the wall, starting from the angle and extending to the door of the house of Eliashib, the high priest. This suggests that Baruch was a dedicated worker who took his responsibility seriously and went beyond his assigned portion. The rebuilding of the wall was a significant project that required the cooperation and effort of various people from different families and professions. Baruch's contribution, along with that of others, helped to restore the physical and spiritual integrity of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
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In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 3:20
"Next to him, Baruch son of Zabbai diligently repaired another section, from the angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בָּרוּךְ | bārûkĕ | Baruk , the name of three Israelites |