Immer אִמֵּר
Man who repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall
Who is Immer in the Bible?
Immer was a man involved in rebuilding Jerusalem's wall during Nehemiah's time, as recorded in Nehemiah 3:29. He came from a priestly family, as evidenced by his son Zadok being identified as "Zadok son of Immer" in the biblical text. Immer took responsibility for repairing the section of wall near his own house as part of the broader communal effort led by Nehemiah. His participation in this reconstruction project demonstrates the shared commitment among priests, Levites, and ordinary citizens to restore Jerusalem's defenses and security following the Jewish people's return from Babylonian exile.
Biography
Immer is mentioned in Neh.3.29 as one of the people involved in repairing the wall of Jerusalem. He was responsible for the section of the wall near his house. The text identifies him as "Zadok son of Immer," suggesting he was from a priestly family. Immer worked on the wall alongside other priests, Levites, and laypeople who each took responsibility for a portion. The joint effort to rebuild the wall under Nehemiah's leadership aimed to restore Jerusalem's defenses and security after the Babylonian exile.
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In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 3:29
"Next to them, Zadok son of Immer made repairs opposite his house, and next to him, Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, the guard of the East Gate, made repairs."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אִמֵּר | ʾimēr | Immer , the name of five Israelites |