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Nehemiah 3
32 verses with commentary
The Builders of the Wall
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.
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<strong>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.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organiz...
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(1) **Then Eliashib.**—The account begins with due honour to the high priest and the priesthood.
**The sheep gate** was in the neighbourhood of the priests’ quarter. Through it the victims passed for sacrifice, first being washed in the neighbouring pool of Bethesda. This being built, “they sanctified it,” as an earnest of the subsequent consecration of the entire wall. Their work and the sanctifi...
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Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri. next unto: Heb. at his hand
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<strong>And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes according to ability and opportunity. The construction work (<em>banah</em>, בָּנ...
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(2) **Next unto him.**—*At his hand,* the customary phrase throughout the chapter, indicating the order of the building, which, however, involves some difficulty towards the close. The phrase, as first used, does honour to the high priest, who must be supposed to have presided only over the religious ceremonial.
**The men of Jericho.**—At the point, it will be observed, opposite their own city.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →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 thereof.
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<strong>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 thereof.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes according to ability ...
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(3) **The fish gate.**—Through which fish entered from the Jordan and Galilee.
**The sons of Hassenaah.**—Contrary to custom, their names are not mentioned.
**The locks thereof, and the bars thereof.**—*The crossbars thereof, and the catches thereof,* the latter holding the former at the two ends. Similarly in several other verses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.
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<strong>And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effor...
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(4) **Repaired.**—Literally, *strengthened;* as before it was *built.*
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord.
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<strong>And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes according to ability and opportunity. This passage demonstrates biblic...
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(5) **The Tekoites.**—This verse is remarkable, as introducing men of Tekoah, not mentioned among Zerubbabel’s Returned, who furnish the solitary instance of internal opposition to the building; and as terming the common work “the work of the Lord.” The ordinary people of the place, however, did double duty. (See Nehemiah 3:27.)
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →Moreover the old gate repaired Jehoiada the son of Paseah, and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, and the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.
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<strong>Moreover the old gate repaired Jehoiada the son of Paseah, and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, and the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where e...
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(6) **The old gate.**—Not mentioned elsewhere: probably that of Damascus; but (by a conjectural addition to the text,) it has been translated *the gate of the old wall,* as if distinguished from “the broad wall.”
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →And next unto them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, unto the throne of the governor on this side the river.
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<strong>And next unto them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, unto the throne of the governor on this side the river.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes accordi...
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(7) **Unto the throne.**—*Unto the seat* of the pechah of the whole district this side the Euphrates: his residence when he came to Jerusalem.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, of the goldsmiths. Next unto him also repaired Hananiah the son of one of the apothecaries, and they fortified Jerusalem unto the broad wall. fortified: or, left Jerusalem unto the broad wall
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<strong>Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, of the goldsmiths. Next unto him also repaired Hananiah the son of one of the apothecaries, and they fortified Jerusalem unto the broad wall.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each pe...
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(8) **And they fortified Jerusalem unto the broad wall.**—The word translated “fortified” means literally *left,* and this yields a good sense: *they left Jerusalem* untouched as far as a certain portion of the wall extended which needed no restoration. The gate of Ephraim was in this (see Nehemiah 12:38-39); and it is significant that nothing is said about the rebuilding of this important gate.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**11. the captains of the host of the king of Assyria--**This king was Esar-haddon. After having devoted the first years of his reign to the consolidation of his government at home, he turned his attention to repair the loss of the tributary provinces west of the Euphrates, which, on the disaster and death of Sennacherib, had taken the opportunity of shaking off the Assyrian yoke. Having overrun P...
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**Verses 8-13**
There was a remarkable mixture of affections upon laying the foundation of the temple. Those that only knew the misery of having no temple at all, praised the Lord with shouts of joy. To them, even this foundation seemed great. We ought to be thankful for the beginnings of mercy, though it be not yet perfect. But those who remembered the glory of the first temple, and considere...
Read full commentary →And next unto them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem.
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<strong>And next unto them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes according to ability and opportunity. This passage demonstrates biblical principle...
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(9) **The half part of Jerusalem.**—*Of the district* *belonging to Jerusalem.*
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**12-13. when he was in affliction, he besought the Lord his God--**In the solitude of exile or imprisonment, Manasseh had leisure for reflection. The calamities forced upon him a review of his past life, under a conviction that the miseries of his dethronement and captive condition were owing to his awful and unprecedented apostasy (2Ch 33:7) from the God of his fathers. He humbled himself, repen...
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**Verses 8-13**
There was a remarkable mixture of affections upon laying the foundation of the temple. Those that only knew the misery of having no temple at all, praised the Lord with shouts of joy. To them, even this foundation seemed great. We ought to be thankful for the beginnings of mercy, though it be not yet perfect. But those who remembered the glory of the first temple, and considere...
Read full commentary →And next unto them repaired Jedaiah the son of Harumaph, even over against his house. And next unto him repaired Hattush the son of Hashabniah.
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<strong>And next unto them repaired Jedaiah the son of Harumaph, even over against his house. And next unto him repaired Hattush the son of Hashabniah.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes according to ability and opportu...
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**12-13. when he was in affliction, he besought the Lord his God--**In the solitude of exile or imprisonment, Manasseh had leisure for reflection. The calamities forced upon him a review of his past life, under a conviction that the miseries of his dethronement and captive condition were owing to his awful and unprecedented apostasy (2Ch 33:7) from the God of his fathers. He humbled himself, repen...
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**Verses 8-13**
There was a remarkable mixture of affections upon laying the foundation of the temple. Those that only knew the misery of having no temple at all, praised the Lord with shouts of joy. To them, even this foundation seemed great. We ought to be thankful for the beginnings of mercy, though it be not yet perfect. But those who remembered the glory of the first temple, and considere...
Read full commentary →Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hashub the son of Pahathmoab, repaired the other piece, and the tower of the furnaces. other: Heb. second measure
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<strong>Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hashub the son of Pahath-moab, repaired the other piece, and the tower of the furnaces.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes according to ability and opportunity. This passage demon...
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(11) **The other piece.**—This expression occurs a few times when the repairers have been mentioned as having repaired a first piece. But it occurs several times when there is no such mention; and in these cases, as here, must mean only what the margin indicates, *a second measure,* in relation to what had just been referred to.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**14. he built a wall without the city ... on the west side of Gihon ... even to the entering in at the fish gate--**"The well-ascertained position of the fish gate, shows that the valley of Gihon could be no other than that leading northwest of Damascus gate, and gently descending southward, uniting with the Tyropoeon at the northeast corner of Mount Zion, where the latter turns at right angles a...
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**Verses 8-13**
There was a remarkable mixture of affections upon laying the foundation of the temple. Those that only knew the misery of having no temple at all, praised the Lord with shouts of joy. To them, even this foundation seemed great. We ought to be thankful for the beginnings of mercy, though it be not yet perfect. But those who remembered the glory of the first temple, and considere...
Read full commentary →And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.
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<strong>And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes according to ability and opportunity. This passage demons...
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(12) **He and his daughters.**—Shallum was governor of the second half-district around Jerusalem; and it has been thought that the “daughters” here are the villages of the district. But needlessly: the women of Jerusalem might do voluntarily what as females they were not pressed to do.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
**Verses 8-13**
There was a remarkable mixture of affections upon laying the foundation of the temple. Those that only knew the misery of having no temple at all, praised the Lord with shouts of joy. To them, even this foundation seemed great. We ought to be thankful for the beginnings of mercy, though it be not yet perfect. But those who remembered the glory of the first temple, and considere...
Read full commentary →The valley gate repaired Hanun, and the inhabitants of Zanoah; they built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and a thousand cubits on the wall unto the dung gate.
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<strong>The valley gate repaired Hanun, and the inhabitants of Zanoah; they built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and a thousand cubits on the wall unto the dung gate.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort whe...
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(13) **A thousand cubits.**—Not so much “built” as “strengthened.” This comparatively large space—mentioned in round numbers—had probably suffered less damage, and therefore needed less repairing.
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**Verses 8-13**
There was a remarkable mixture of affections upon laying the foundation of the temple. Those that only knew the misery of having no temple at all, praised the Lord with shouts of joy. To them, even this foundation seemed great. We ought to be thankful for the beginnings of mercy, though it be not yet perfect. But those who remembered the glory of the first temple, and considere...
Read full commentary →But the dung gate repaired Malchiah the son of Rechab, the ruler of part of Bethhaccerem; he built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.
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<strong>But the dung gate repaired Malchiah the son of Rechab, the ruler of part of Beth-haccerem; he built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes a...
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(14) **The son of Rechab.**—**N**ot “a son,” as if it meant that he was a Rechabite.
**Part of Beth-haccerem.**—The district around that place.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**17. the people did sacrifice still in the high places, yet unto the Lord their God only--**Here it appears that the worship on high places, though it originated in a great measure from the practice of heathenism, and too often led to it, did not necessarily imply idolatry.
2Ch 33:20-25. He Dies and Amon Succeeds Him.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →But the gate of the fountain repaired Shallun the son of Colhozeh, the ruler of part of Mizpah; he built it, and covered it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and the wall of the pool of Siloah by the king's garden, and unto the stairs that go down from the city of David.
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<strong>But the gate of the fountain repaired Shallun the son of Col-hozeh, the ruler of part of Mizpah; he built it, and covered it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and the wall of the pool of Siloah by the king's garden, and unto the stairs that go down from the city of David.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, coope...
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(15) **He covered it.**—Similar to *laid the beams* in Nehemiah 3:3; Nehemiah 3:6.
**The pool of Siloah.**—Called before “the king’s pool,” which received its water as “sent” through a long subterranean conduit, and supplied the king’s gardens.
**The stairs.**—Down the steep sides of Ophel, of which traces are thought still to remain. From this point it is very hard to trace the exact course.
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Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Bethzur, unto the place over against the sepulchres of David, and to the pool that was made, and unto the house of the mighty.
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<strong>After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Beth-zur, unto the place over against the sepulchres of David, and to the pool that was made, and unto the house of the mighty.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort wh...
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(16) **The sepulchres of David.**—Excavated on the western side of the Temple, and never yet traced.
**The pool that was made.**—This may have been the reservoir of Hezekiah (Isaiah 22:11); and “the house of the mighty” may have been the barracks of David’s elect troops (1Chronicles 11:10).
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Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani. Next unto him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of the half part of Keilah, in his part.
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<strong>After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani. Next unto him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of the half part of Keilah, in his part.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes according to ability and opportunity...
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(17) **The Levites.**—The circuit is coming round to the Temple.
**Rehum the son of Bani.**—The Levites were under him as a body.
**In his part.**—The other part of the Keilah district (now Kila) is in the next verse.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**20-21. Manasseh slept with his fathers ... Amon began to reign--**(See on 2Ki 21:19).
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.
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<strong>After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes according to ability and opportunity. This passage demonstrates biblical prin...
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**20-21. Manasseh slept with his fathers ... Amon began to reign--**(See on 2Ki 21:19).
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →And next to him repaired Ezer the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, another piece over against the going up to the armoury at the turning of the wall.
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<strong>And next to him repaired Ezer the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, another piece over against the going up to the armoury at the turning of the wall.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes according to ability an...
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(19) **At the turning of the wall.**—Literally, *the armoury of the corner:* the north-west corner of the “city of David,” with its special wall.
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Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired the other piece, from the turning of the wall unto the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. Zabbai: or, Zaccai
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<strong>After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired the other piece, from the turning of the wall unto the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes according to ability...
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(20) **Earnestly repaired the other piece.**—The reason of this man’s emulation in building near the high priest’s house does not appear.
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Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →After him repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah the son of Koz another piece, from the door of the house of Eliashib even to the end of the house of Eliashib.
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<strong>After him repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah the son of Koz another piece, from the door of the house of Eliashib even to the end of the house of Eliashib.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes according to abilit...
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(21) **Another piece.**—Meremoth added to his other labour the repair of the wall under this house.
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Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →And after him repaired the priests, the men of the plain.
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<strong>And after him repaired the priests, the men of the plain.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes according to ability and opportunity. This passage demonstrates biblical principles applicable across both testaments—...
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(22) **The men of the plain.**—Priests dwelling in the Jordan valley, the “Kikkar” of Scripture.
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Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →After him repaired Benjamin and Hashub over against their house. After him repaired Azariah the son of Maaseiah the son of Ananiah by his house.
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<strong>After him repaired Benjamin and Hashub over against their house. After him repaired Azariah the son of Maaseiah the son of Ananiah by his house.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes according to ability and opport...
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Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →After him repaired Binnui the son of Henadad another piece, from the house of Azariah unto the turning of the wall, even unto the corner.
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<strong>After him repaired Binnui the son of Henadad another piece, from the house of Azariah unto the turning of the wall, even unto the corner.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes according to ability and opportunity. ...
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(24) **Unto the corner.**—The north-eastern angle of the “city of David.”
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CHAPTER 34
2Ch 34:1, 2. Josiah's Good Reign.
**1. Josiah was eight years old--**(See on 2Ki 22:1). The testimony borne to the undeviating steadfastness of his adherence to the cause of true religion places his character and reign in honorable contrast with those of many of his royal predecessors.
2Ch 34:3-7. He Destroys Idolatry.
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Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →Palal the son of Uzai, over against the turning of the wall, and the tower which lieth out from the king's high house, that was by the court of the prison. After him Pedaiah the son of Parosh.
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<strong>Palal the son of Uzai, over against the turning of the wall, and the tower which lieth out from the king's high house, that was by the court of the prison. After him Pedaiah the son of Parosh.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each pe...
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(25) **The tower which lieth out from the king’s high house.**—Better, *the high tower outlying from the king’s palace.*
**That was by the court of the prison.**—The palace generally had its prison, and near this was the “prison-gate” of Nehemiah 12:39.
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Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out. dwelt: or, which dwelt in Ophel, repaired unto Ophel: or, tower
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<strong>Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes according to ability and opportunity. City gate...
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(26) **The Nethinims dwelt in Ophel.**—It has been proposed to insert “who” before dwelt (following the Syriac); but this is not necessary. Ophel was the long rounded spur running out south of the Temple, on the sides of which the ancient “temple servants” still dwelt, separated from others, on a tract of land reaching from the “water-gate toward the east” to the outlying tower of the king’s citad...
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**3. in the eighth year of his reign--**This was the sixteenth year of his age, and, as the kings of Judah were considered minors till they had completed their thirteenth year, it was three years after he had attained majority. He had very early manifested the piety and excellent dispositions of his character. In the twelfth year of his reign, but the twentieth of his age, he began to take a livel...
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Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lieth out, even unto the wall of Ophel.
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<strong>After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lieth out, even unto the wall of Ophel.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes according to ability and opportunity. Jerusalem's wall...
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(27) **After them.**—Literally, *after him,* referring to Pedaiah of Nehemiah 3:25.
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**4. the graves of them that had sacrificed unto them--**He treated the graves themselves as guilty of the crimes of those who were lying in them [Bertheau].
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Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.
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<strong>From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes according to ability and opportunity. City gates were strategic both defensively and administr...
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(28) **From above the horse gate.**—This gate was between the Temple and the palace, and the space from the wall of Ophel seems not to have needed repair.
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**5. he burnt the bones of the priests upon their altars--**A greater brand of infamy could not have been put on idolatrous priests than the disinterment of their bones, and a greater defilement could not have been done to the altars of idolatry than the burning upon them the bones of those who had there officiated in their lifetime.
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Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his house. After him repaired also Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the east gate.
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<strong>After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his house. After him repaired also Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the east gate.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes according to ability and...
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(29) **Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah.**—The name in 1Chronicles 3:22 of a descendant of David.
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**6. with their mattocks--**or, "in their deserts"--so that the verse will stand thus: "And so did [namely, break the altars and burn the bones of priests] he in the cities of Manasseh, and Ephraim, and Simeon, even unto Naphtali, in their deserted suburbs." The reader is apt to be surprised on finding that Josiah, whose hereditary possessions were confined to the kingdom of Judah, exercised as mu...
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Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, another piece. After him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber.
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<strong>After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, another piece. After him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes ...
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Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →After him repaired Malchiah the goldsmith's son unto the place of the Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate Miphkad, and to the going up of the corner. going: or, corner chamber
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<strong>After him repaired Malchiah the goldsmith's son unto the place of the Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate Miphkad, and to the going up of the corner.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes accordi...
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(31) **The place of the Nethinims.**—Rather, *the house.*
**And of the merchants.**—Possibly there is some connection between the traders, who brought their doves and so forth for the worshippers, and the Nethinim to whoso house or depôt they brought them. Near the sheep gate was the “going up of the corner,” or an ascent to the gate Miphkad, about which nothing is known.
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**8. in the eighteenth year of his reign ... he sent Shaphan--**(See on 2Ki 22:3-9).
2Ch 34:19-33. And, Causing the Law to Be Read, Renews the Covenant between God and the People.
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Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
Read full commentary →And between the going up of the corner unto the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants. going: or, corner chamber
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<strong>And between the going up of the corner unto the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants.</strong><br><br>This verse within Nehemiah 3 addresses themes of community, cooperation, diligence, stewardship. The detailed listing of builders demonstrates organized community effort where each person contributes according to ability and opportunity. City gates were strategic both defen...
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(32) **Unto the sheep gate.**—It appears that the “goldsmiths and the merchants” undertook the small space necessary to complete the circuit.
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Chapter 3
Chapter Outline
The altar and festivals.(1-7)
The foundations of the temple laid.(8-13)
**Verses 1-7**
From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us ...
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