Shallum, the ruler of the half part, &c. That is, of the other half of Jerusalem: see on Nehemiah 3:9. He and his daughters Who were either heiresses or rich widows, and caused part to be done at their charges.
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Nehemiah 3:12
12 And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.