Malchijah מַלְכִּיָּהוּ
Goldsmith who helped repair the wall of Jerusalem.
Who is Malchijah in the Bible?
Malchijah was a goldsmith who participated in the reconstruction of Jerusalem's wall under the leadership of Nehemiah following the Babylonian exile. According to Nehemiah 3:31, he repaired a specific section of the wall near the house of the temple servants and merchants, extending his work to the room above the corner gate. His inclusion in the account of the wall's reconstruction demonstrates the communal effort required to restore Jerusalem's defenses, where skilled craftsmen like goldsmiths contributed their labor alongside other workers. Though brief in biblical mention, Malchijah's participation underscores the spiritual significance of rebuilding the city and its protective walls as an act of restoration for God's people.
Biography
Malchijah, a goldsmith, was among those who worked on repairing the wall of Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah. He restored a section of the wall next to the house of the temple servants and the merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate and as far as the room above the corner (Neh.3.31).
In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 3:31
"Next to him, Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and the merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate, and as far as the upper room above the corner."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַלְכִּיָּהוּ |