Neh 3:26, 8:16, 12:37 | TSK | STEP | Nethinims. dwelt, etc. or, which dwelt in Ophel, repaired unto. Ophel.or, the tower. the water.The water gate is supposed to have been that by which the Nethinim brought in water for the use of the temple.

Nehemiah 3:26

Nethinims.

dwelt, etc. or, which dwelt in Ophel, repaired unto. Ophel.or, the tower.

the water.The water gate is supposed to have been that by which the Nethinim brought in water for the use of the temple.

8:1,3; 12:37

Nehemiah 8:16

the roof.

De 22:8; 2Sa 11:2; Jer 19:13; 32:29

the courts.

2Ch 20:5; 33:5

the street of the water gate.

3; 3:26; 12:37

gate of Ephraim.

12:37,39; 2Ki 14:13

Nehemiah 12:37

the fountain gate.

2:14; 3:15,16

the stairs.Jerusalem was built on very uneven ground, some hills being enclosed within the walls, there was a necessity, therefore, for steps, by which to ascend and descend; probably similar to what is seen in the city of Bristol.

3:15; 2Sa 5:7-9

water gate.

3:26; 8:1,3,16