Nehemiah 3:27

After him the Tekoites were making good another part, opposite the great tower which comes out, and up to the wall of the 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 were living in the Ophel, as far as the place facing the water doorway to the east, and the tower which comes out.)

28Further on, past the horse doorway, the priests were at work, every one opposite his 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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