King James Version
Nehemiah 3:24 in the King James Version says “After him repaired Binnui the son of Henadad another piece, from the house of Azariah unto the turning of the wall, even...” — study this verse from Nehemiah chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“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.”
Nehemiah 3:24 · KJV
And after him repaired the priests, the men of the plain.
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.
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.
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.
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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“After”
H310properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
“him repaired”
H2388to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra
“the son”
H1121a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
“piece”
H4060properly, extension, i.e., height or breadth; specifically, tribute (as measured)
“from the house”
H1004a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
“of the wall even unto the corner”
H6438an angle; by implication, a pinnacle; figuratively, a chieftain
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