Nehemiah 3:26

Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out.

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Other Translations for Nehemiah 3:26

BSB
and the temple servants living on the hill of Ophel made repairs opposite the Water Gate toward the east and the tower that juts out.
AKJV
Moreover the Nethinims dwelled in Ophel, to the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lies out.
CPDV
And the temple servants, who were living in Ophel, built to a point opposite the water gate, toward the east, and the tower that is prominent.
ERV
(Now the Nethinim dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that standeth out.)
NHEB
(Now the Nethinim lived in Ophel, to the place over against the Water Gate toward the east, and the tower that stands out.)
SMT
And the Nethinims were dwelling in Ophel even to the front of the gate of waters to the sunrising, and the tower coming forth.

Commentary for Nehemiah 3:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Nehemiah 3:26
Summary
Servants reconstruct eastern fortified section
Place
Jerusalem, Ophel
Event
Servants repair eastern section
Estimated Time Period
c. 445 BC
Category
Narrative