Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nehemiah 3:27
After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lieth out, even unto the wall of Ophel.
27. After them ] R.V. After him, i.e. after Pedaiah the son of Parosh ( Neh 3:25).
the Tekoites ] See note on Neh 3:5.
another piece ] R.V. another portion.
the great tower that lieth out ] R.V. standeth out.
The adjective ‘great’ is perhaps intended to distinguish this tower from that similarly mentioned in Neh 3:25-26. It may have been one of the defences on the eastern side of the Temple.
even unto the wall of Ophel ] R.V. and unto the wall of Ophel. This is clearly the same wall as that mentioned in 2Ch 27:3; 2Ch 33:14.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
The Tekoites; the same spoken of before, Neh 3:5, who having despatched their first share sooner than their brethren had done theirs, freely offered their help to supply the defects of others, who, as it seems, neglected that part of the work which had been committed to them. And this their double diligence is noted, both for the greater shame of their nobles, who would not do ally part of it, Neh 3:5, and for their own greater honour, who were so far from being corrupted by the bad example of their nobles, that they were rather quickened and inflamed to greater zeal and industry in this public and pious work.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
After them the Tekoites repaired another piece,…. Having finished what they undertook in another part of the wall, Ne 3:5, they engage in this part of it; which shows their great zeal and diligence, when their nobles were so backward to it, and withdrew from it:
over against the great tower that lieth out; the same as in the preceding verse:
even unto the wall of Ophel; from right against the great tower unto the wall the Tekoites repaired.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(27) After them.Literally, after him, referring to Pedaiah of Neh. 3:25.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
27. Tekoites repaired another piece In addition to what they had done on the outer wall. Neh 3:5. The great tower that lieth out was apparently a tower noted for its great size, or height, and not identified with the one mentioned in the two preceding verses. It seems to have been connected with the wall of Ophel, which latter was identical with, or a continuation of, that on which Jotham and Manasseh had built. See 2Ch 27:3; 2Ch 33:14, notes.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
‘After him the Tekoites repaired another (a second) portion, over against the great tower that stands out (projecting tower), and unto the wall of Ophel.’
The Tekoites were also involved in Neh 3:5, which see. This is thus the second portion for which they were responsible. It was adjacent to the Projecting Tower. They repaired ‘unto the wall of Ophel’ (compare 2Ch 27:3 where Jotham ‘built much on the wall of Ophel). The wall of Ophel would appear to have been an inner wall running east-west (but see 2Ch 33:14).
Fuente: Commentary Series on the Bible by Peter Pett
Neh 3:27 After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lieth out, even unto the wall of Ophel.
Ver. 27. After them the Tekoites ] The people whereof had repaired before, Neh 3:5 , now also the priests, but not the nobles: they continued still stout and stiffnecked, as Neh 3:5 .
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Ophel
Trans. “tower,” 2Ki 5:24; 2Ch 27:3; 2Ch 33:14. Perhaps part of the fort called Millo,; 1Ki 9:15; 2Ch 32:5.
Fuente: Scofield Reference Bible Notes
the Tekoites: Neh 3:5
the wall: Neh 3:26
Reciprocal: 2Sa 14:2 – to Tekoah 2Ch 11:6 – Tekoa 2Ch 27:3 – Ophel 2Ch 33:14 – Ophel Neh 3:24 – another piece
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Neh 3:27. After them the Tekoites repaired The same spoken of before, who, having despatched their first share sooner than their brethren, freely offered to supply the defects of others, who, as it seems, neglected that part of the work which had been committed to them. And this their double diligence is noted, both for the greater shame of their nobles, who would not do any part of it, and for their own honour, who were so far from being corrupted by that bad example, that they were quickened to greater zeal and industry in this pious work.