Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Nehemiah 3:1 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Nehemiah 3:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Nehemiah chapter 3 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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.”
Nehemiah 3:1 (KJV)
Historical Context for Nehemiah 3:1
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Commentary on Nehemiah 3:1
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.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 (banah, בָּנָה) symbolizes restoring what sin and judgment destroyed. City gates were strategic both defensively an...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Nehemiah 3:1
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“and by the old gate”
“the days come”
“there is a pool”
“from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem; and she will be lifted up”
“And between the going up of the corner unto the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants.”
“with the first fruits of all your increase:”
“the son of Eliashib the high priest”
“when the wall was built”
“and the gates”
“from the turning [of the wall] to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest.”