Bible Commentary

And next unto them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem. 9. the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem ] R.V. the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem. Rephaiah was ruler not of the city but of one of the districts into which Jerusalem was divided. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nehemiah 3:9”

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. 8. Uzziel of the goldsmiths ] R.V. Uzziel , goldsmiths. The R.V. gives the literal rendering. The meaning of course is that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nehemiah 3:8”

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. 7. Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah ] In this arrangement of names it is natural to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nehemiah 3:7”

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. 6. Moreover the old gate ] R.V. And the old gate. Marg. ‘Or, the gate of the old city or, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nehemiah 3:6”

And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord. 5. the Tekoites ] Tekoa was a town about 10 miles due S. of Jerusalem on the edge of the ‘Wilderness.’ It is well known as the home of the prophet Amos (Amo 1:1; Amo … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nehemiah 3:5”

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. 4. repaired ] Literally ‘made strong.’ The word in the Hebrew is used of ‘calking’ a ship … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nehemiah 3:4”

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. 3. But the fish gate ] R.V. And the fish gate. This gate is referred to in chap. Neh 12:39 ; 2Ch 33:14; Zep 1:10. It … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nehemiah 3:3”

And next unto him built the men of Jericho. And next to them built Zaccur the son of Imri. 2. next unto him ] i.e. next to Eliashib and the priests. The description passing northward from the Temple, now turns west. the men of Jericho ] Some suppose that this section of the wall lay … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nehemiah 3:2”

Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they built 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. Ch. Neh 3:1-32 . The Distribution of the Work The Rebuilding of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nehemiah 3:1”

Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem. 20. The God of heaven ] see on Neh 1:4. will prosper us ] See Neh 1:11. The Vulgate ‘juvat … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nehemiah 2:20”