Malchiah (Son of Rechab)
A person in the Bible. Also called Malchiah son of Rechab, Malchijah son of Rechab, Malkijah son of Rechab.
| Classification | Biblical figure |
|---|---|
| Era | Persian period, time of Nehemiah (c. 5th century BC) |
| Related Figures | Nehemiah; Rechab |
| Biblical References | Nehemiah 3:14 |
Malchiah, the son of Rechab, was the ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem in the time of Nehemiah. During the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem, he repaired the Dung Gate.
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Drafted by AI from the Korean church.wiki article, then translated and adapted for English readers on 5 November 2026.
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Biblical Record
Malchiah appears only once in Scripture, in Nehemiah 3:14. The chapter lists, in order, who was responsible for each section of the walls of Jerusalem when they were rebuilt under the leadership of Nehemiah after the return from exile. The text identifies him as the son of Rechab and the ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem. He repaired the Dung Gate, through which refuse was carried out of the city. He rebuilt the gate, set up its doors, and fitted it with locks and bars. Scripture records nothing further about his life or deeds.
Significance in the Bible
Nehemiah 3 names several district officials who took part in the work. Malchiah is one of them, showing that local officials personally took charge of sections of the reconstruction. The Dung Gate is also mentioned in Nehemiah 2:13 and 12:31 and is commonly described as a gate facing the Valley of Hinnom. The place name Beth-haccherem also appears in Jeremiah 6:1. The New Testament does not mention him.
Interpretation and Issues
- Beth-haccherem is thought to have been located a short distance south of Jerusalem, although scholars differ on its exact location.
- Some interpreters connect his father, Rechab, with the Rechabites of Jeremiah 35. The text, however, does not state any relationship between the two.
- Several people in the Bible bear this name. Within the same chapter, Malchijah the son of Harim (Nehemiah 3:11) and Malchiah the goldsmith (Nehemiah 3:31) appear separately and should be distinguished from this Malchiah.
Perspective: Korean Protestant practiceHow this figure is used in Korean churches, kept from the original Korean article.
In Korean churches, sermons or Sunday school lessons devoted specifically to Malchiah are rare. He is usually treated as one of the many names when the list of wall builders in Nehemiah 3 is read or expounded.
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