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Nehemiah 3:26 KJV
Nehemiah · chapter 3 · verse 26
Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out.Nehemiah 3:26 · King James Version
Nehemiah 3:26 in context
24After him repaired Binnui the son of Henadad another piece, from the house of Azariah unto the turning of the wall, even unto the corner.
25Palal the son of Uzai, over against the turning of the wall, and the tower which lieth out from the king’s high house, that was by the court of the prison. After him Pedaiah the son of Parosh.
26Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out.
27After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lieth out, even unto the wall of Ophel.
28From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- NethinimsNâthîynthe Nethinim, or Temple-servantsH5411 →
- dweltyâshabproperly, to sit downH3427 →
- OphelʻÔphelOphel, a ridge in JerusalemH6077 →
- watermayimwaterH4325 →
- towermigdâla towerH4026 →
- gateshaʻaran openingH8179 →
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— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-32