Nehemiah 3:26

Nethinims.

7:46-56; 10:28; 1Ch 9:2; Ezr 2:43-58

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

27; 11:21; 2Ch 27:3; 33:14

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 8:3

he read.

Lu 4:16-20; Ac 13:15,27; 15:21

morning. Heb. light.

Ac 20:7,11; 28:23

ears.

Mt 7:28,29; Mr 12:37; Lu 8:18; 19:48; Ac 16:14; 17:11; 1Th 2:13

Heb 2:1-3; Re 2:29; 3:22

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
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