Nehemiah 3:27

After him the Tekoites repaired another portion, opposite the great tower that stands out, and to the wall of Ophel.

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In The King James Version

After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lieth out, even unto the wall of Ophel.

In Context

26(Now the Nethinim dwelt in Ophel, to the place opposite the water gate toward the east, and the tower that stands out.)

28The priests repaired above the horse gate, every man opposite his own house.

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Matthew Henry on Nehemiah 3:2-32

The Rebuilding of the Wall. ( b. c. 445.) 1 Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel. 2 And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri. 3 But the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build, who also laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars… Read the whole commentary →

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