Nehemiah 3:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And next unto them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem. Ruler of the half part of Jerusalem - Probably the city was divided into two parts; one for Judah, and the other for Benjamin, each having its proper governor. Rephaiah mentioned here was one of these governors, and Shallum, mentioned Nehemiah 3:12, was the other. There were other rulers or governors of particular country or village districts.