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What does Nehemiah 3:12 mean?

Shallum, son of Hallohesh, who was in charge of half the district of Jerusalem, worked on the wall with his daughters. Nehemiah 3:12 - Modern Text Bible

(This leader’s whole family, including his daughters, joined in, showing the work crossed gender lines too.)