Palal פָּלָל
Son of Uzai, repaired Jerusalem's wall
Who is Palal in the Bible?
Palal, son of Uzai, was a Jewish laborer who participated in the reconstruction of Jerusalem's wall under Nehemiah's leadership (Neh. 3:25). He was assigned to repair a section of the wall near the Parbar, a structure or courtyard complex located near the temple. Though little is known about Palal personally, his inclusion in the biblical account underscores the communal effort required to rebuild Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. His work contributed to a project that symbolized the spiritual and physical restoration of the Jewish people and the renewal of their covenant community.
Biography
Palal, son of Uzai, is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the people who participated in repairing the wall of Jerusalem (Neh.3.25). He was responsible for repairing a section of the wall near the Parbar, which was likely a complex of buildings or a court near the temple. Palal's contribution to the restoration of Jerusalem's wall highlights the importance of community involvement and individual effort in the rebuilding process. The repair of the wall was a significant event in the history of the Jewish people, as it symbolized the restoration of Jerusalem and the renewal of the covenant community after the Babylonian exile.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 3:25
"and Palal son of Uzai made repairs opposite the angle and the tower that juts out from the upper palace of the king near the courtyard of the guard. Next to him, Pedaiah son of Parosh"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פָּלָל |
Palal
:9 occurs 'appiryon, a word that has no Semitic cognates and is of dubious meaning. In form, however, it resembles the Sanskrit paryanka, and still more closel