Nehemiah 3:27 Next to them, the men of Tekoa repaired another section, from the great projecting tower to the wall of Ophel.

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Parallel Verses

New International Version
Next to them, the men of Tekoa repaired another section, from the great projecting tower to the wall of Ophel.

English Standard Version
After him the Tekoites repaired another section opposite the great projecting tower as far as the wall of Ophel.

New American Standard Bible
After them the Tekoites repaired another section in front of the great projecting tower and as far as the wall of Ophel.

King James Bible
After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lieth out, even unto the wall of Ophel.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Next to him the Tekoites made repairs to another section from a point opposite the great tower that juts out, as far as the wall of Ophel.

International Standard Version
Next to Pedaiah, the Tekoites repaired another section from the prominent tower as far as the wall of the Ophel.

American Standard Version
After him the Tekoites repaired another portion, over against the great tower that standeth out, and unto the wall of Ophel.

Douay-Rheims Bible
After him the Thecuites built another measure over against, from the great tower that standeth out unto the wall of the temple.

Darby Bible Translation
After him the Tekoites repaired a second piece, over against the great tower which lies out, as far as the wall of Ophel.

Young's Literal Translation
After him have the Tekoites strengthened, a second measure, from over-against the great tower that goeth out, and unto the wall of Ophel.

Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary

3:1-32 The rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. - The work was divided, so that every one might know what he had to do, and mind it, with a desire to excel; yet without contention, or separate interests. No strife appears among them, but which should do most for the public good. Every Israelite should lend a hand toward the building up of Jerusalem. Let not nobles think any thing below them, by which they may advance the good of their country. Even some females helped forward the work. Some repaired over against their houses, and one repaired over against his chamber. When a general good work is to be done, each should apply himself to that part which is within his reach. If every one will sweep before his own door, the street will be clean; if every one will mend one, we shall all be mended. Some that had first done helped their fellows. The walls of Jerusalem, in heaps of rubbish, represent the desperate state of the world around, while the number and malice of those who hindered the building, give some faint idea of the enemies we have to contend with, while executing the work of God. Every one must begin at home; for it is by getting the work of God advanced in our own souls that we shall best contribute to the good of the church of Christ. May the Lord thus stir up the hearts of his people, to lay aside their petty disputes, and to disregard their worldly interests, compared with building the walls of Jerusalem, and defending the cause of truth and godliness against the assaults of avowed enemies.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

26. the Nethinims—Not only the priests and the Levites, but the common persons that belonged to the house of God, contributed to the work. The names of those who repaired the walls of Jerusalem are commemorated because it was a work of piety and patriotism to repair the holy city. It was an instance of religion and courage to defend the true worshippers of God, that they might serve Him in quietness and safety, and, in the midst of so many enemies, go on with this work, piously confiding in the power of God to support them [Bishop Patrick].