Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests,
and they builded the sheep gate; they (a) sanctified it, and set up
the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto
the tower of Hananeel.
(a) In Hebrew they sanctified it, that is, they finished it, and so
d... [ Continue Reading ]
And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles (b) put not
their necks to the work of their Lord.
(b) The rich and mighty would not obey those who were appointed
officers in this work, neither would they help them.... [ Continue Reading ]
And next unto them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the
Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, unto the (c) throne of
the governor on this side the river.
(c) To the place where the Duke was wont to sit in judgment, who
governed the country in their absence.... [ Continue Reading ]
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 (d)
turning [of the wall].
(d) Where the weapons and armour of the city lay.... [ Continue Reading ]
And after him repaired the priests, the men of (e) the plain.
(e) Who dwelt in the plain country by Jordan and Jericho.... [ Continue Reading ]
Moreover the (f) Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto [the place] over
against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out.
(f) Read (Ezra 2:43).... [ Continue Reading ]
After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the (g)
sixth son of Zalaph, another piece. After him repaired Meshullam the
son of Berechiah over against his chamber.
(g) Meaning the sixth of his sons.... [ Continue Reading ]
After him repaired Malchiah the goldsmith's son unto the place of the
Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate (h) Miphkad,
and to the going up of the corner.
(h) Which was the place of judgment or execution.... [ Continue Reading ]