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

New Living Translation
Then came the people of Tekoa, who repaired another section across from the great projecting tower and over 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.

Berean Standard Bible
And next to them, the Tekoites repaired another section, from a point opposite the great tower that juts out to 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.

New King James Version
After them the Tekoites repaired another section, next to the great projecting tower, and 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.

NASB 1995
After them the Tekoites repaired another section in front of the great projecting tower and as far as the wall of Ophel.

NASB 1977
After him the Tekoites repaired another section in front of the great projecting tower and as far as the wall of Ophel.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Contemporary English Version
The men from Tekoa rebuilt the next section of the wall, and it was their second section. It started at a place across from the large tower that guarded the Temple, and it went all the way to the wall near Ophel.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
After him the men from Tekoa repaired a section across from the large projecting tower as far as the Wall of the Ophel.

Good News Translation
The men of Tekoa built the next section, their second one, from a point opposite the large tower guarding the Temple as far as the wall near Ophel.

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

Majority Standard Bible
And next to them, the Tekoites repaired another section, from a point opposite the great tower that juts out to the wall of Ophel.

NET Bible
After them the men of Tekoa worked on another section, from opposite the great protruding tower to the wall of Ophel.

New Heart English Bible
After him the Tekoites repaired another portion, over against the great tower that stands out, and to the wall of Ophel.

Webster's Bible Translation
After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great projecting tower, even to the wall of Ophel.

World English Bible
After him the Tekoites repaired another portion, opposite the great tower that stands out, and to the wall of Ophel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
After him the Tekoites have strengthened a second measure, from opposite the great tower that goes out, and to 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.

Smith's Literal Translation
After him held fast the Tekoites the second measure, from before the great tower coming forth and even to the walls of Ophel.
Catholic Translations
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.

Catholic Public Domain Version
After him, the Tekoites built another measure in the opposite area, from the great and prominent tower to the wall of the temple.

New American Bible
After him, the Tekoites repaired the adjoining sector opposite the great projecting tower, to the wall of Ophel.

New Revised Standard Version
After him the Tekoites repaired another section opposite the great projecting tower as far as the wall of Ophel.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
After them the Tekoites repaired another section opposite the great tower that lies at the end and as far as the great wall.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
After him the Teqoites fortified a second section from next to the great Tower of the Exodus and unto the fortress wall.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
After him the Tekoites repaired another portion, over against the great tower that standeth out, and unto the wall of Ophel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And after them the Thecoim repaired, another portion opposite the great projecting tower, even as far as the wall of Ophla.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Builders of the Walls
26and the temple servants living on the hill of Ophel made repairs opposite the Water Gate toward the east and the tower that juts out. 27And next to them, the Tekoites repaired another section, from a point opposite the great tower that juts out to the wall of Ophel. 28Above the Horse Gate, each of the priests made repairs in front of his own house.…

Cross References
Nehemiah 4:6
So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.

Nehemiah 6:15
So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul.

Ezra 4:24
Thus the construction of the house of God in Jerusalem ceased, and it remained at a standstill until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.

Ezra 5:1-2
Later, the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them. / Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, helping them.

Haggai 1:14
So the LORD stirred the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and began the work on the house of the LORD of Hosts, their God,

Zechariah 4:6-9
So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. / What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. Then he will bring forth the capstone accompanied by shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’” / Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, ...

1 Chronicles 29:3-5
Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: / three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings, / for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who is willing to consecrate himself to the LORD today?”

2 Chronicles 24:13
So the workmen labored, and in their hands the repair work progressed. They restored the house of God according to its specifications, and they reinforced it.

2 Chronicles 29:3-5
In the first month of the first year of his reign, Hezekiah opened and repaired the doors of the house of the LORD. / Then he brought in the priests and Levites and gathered them in the square on the east side. / “Listen to me, O Levites,” he said. “Consecrate yourselves now and consecrate the house of the LORD, the God of your fathers. Remove from the Holy Place every impurity.

2 Chronicles 34:8-11
Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, in order to cleanse the land and the temple, Josiah sent Shaphan son of Azaliah, Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah son of Joahaz, the recorder, to repair the house of the LORD his God. / So they went to Hilkiah the high priest and gave him the money that had been brought into the house of God, which the Levites who guarded the doors had collected from the people of Manasseh and Ephraim, from all the remnant of Israel, from all Judah and Benjamin, and from the people of Jerusalem. / They put it into the hands of those supervising the work in the house of the LORD, who in turn gave it to the workmen restoring and repairing the house of the LORD. ...

Isaiah 58:12
Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will restore the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of the Streets of Dwelling.

Jeremiah 31:38-40
“The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate. / The measuring line will once again stretch out straight to the hill of Gareb and then turn toward Goah. / The whole valley of the dead bodies and ashes, and all the fields as far as the Kidron Valley, to the corner of the Horse Gate to the east, will be holy to the LORD. It will never again be uprooted or demolished.”

Acts 15:16
‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it,

Romans 15:20
In this way I have aspired to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.

1 Corinthians 3:9-11
For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. / By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds. / For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.


Treasury of Scripture

After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lies out, even to the wall of Ophel.

the Tekoites

Nehemiah 3:5
And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord.

the wall

Nehemiah 3:26
Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out.

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Nehemiah 3
1. The names and order of those who built the wall














Next to them
This phrase indicates the collaborative effort in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. The Hebrew word used here, "יַד" (yad), often translated as "hand" or "side," emphasizes the unity and cooperation among the people. It reflects the biblical principle of community and working together for a common purpose, as seen throughout the Scriptures, such as in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, which speaks to the strength found in unity.

the Tekoites
The Tekoites were inhabitants of Tekoa, a town in Judah. Historically, Tekoa was known for its strategic location and its people, who were often involved in significant biblical events. The Tekoites' involvement in the wall's repair highlights their dedication and willingness to serve, despite the fact that their nobles did not support the work (Nehemiah 3:5). This serves as an inspirational reminder that God often uses the willing and humble to accomplish His purposes, regardless of their social status.

repaired another section
The Hebrew word for "repaired" is "חָזַק" (chazaq), meaning to strengthen or make firm. This word is used repeatedly in Nehemiah 3, underscoring the theme of restoration and renewal. The Tekoites' commitment to repairing "another section" demonstrates perseverance and dedication, qualities that are essential in the Christian life. It also reflects the ongoing process of spiritual growth and sanctification, as believers are called to continually build and strengthen their faith.

from the great projecting tower
The "great projecting tower" likely refers to a significant defensive structure in the wall of Jerusalem. Towers were crucial in ancient city defenses, providing a vantage point for watchmen and a stronghold against enemies. Spiritually, this can be seen as a metaphor for the protection and refuge found in God, as described in Psalm 61:3, "For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy."

to the wall of Ophel
Ophel was a fortified hill in Jerusalem, located between the City of David and the Temple Mount. The wall of Ophel was an important part of the city's defenses. The mention of Ophel in this context highlights the strategic importance of the work being done. Historically, the area of Ophel was significant in the history of Jerusalem, often associated with the city's expansion and fortification. Spiritually, it reminds believers of the importance of safeguarding one's faith and the community of believers, as well as the need for vigilance in spiritual warfare.

(27) After them.--Literally, after him, referring to Pedaiah of Nehemiah 3:25.

Verse 27. - The Tekoites repaired another piece. Compare ver. 5. Their "second piece" appears to have extended from the "great tower" to the wall built by Shallum on the western side of the spur which reached as far as the pool of Siloam (ver. 15). This is here called "the wall of Ophel."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And next to them,
אַחֲרָ֛יו (’a·ḥă·rāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

the Tekoites
הַתְּקֹעִ֖ים (hat·tə·qō·‘îm)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 8621: Tekoite -- inhabitant of Tekoa

made repairs
הֶחֱזִ֥יקוּ (he·ḥĕ·zî·qū)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer

to another
שֵׁנִ֑ית (šê·nîṯ)
Number - ordinal feminine singular
Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number)

section,
מִדָּ֣ה (mid·dāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4060: Extension, height, breadth, a measure, a portion, a vestment, tribute

from a point opposite
מִנֶּ֜גֶד (min·ne·ḡeḏ)
Preposition-m
Strong's 5048: A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before

the great
הַגָּדוֹל֙ (hag·gā·ḏō·wl)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

tower
הַמִּגְדָּ֤ל (ham·miḡ·dāl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4026: A tower, a rostrum, a, bed of flowers

that juts out
הַיּוֹצֵ֔א (hay·yō·w·ṣê)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

to
וְעַ֖ד (wə·‘aḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

the wall
חוֹמַ֥ת (ḥō·w·maṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 2346: A wall of protection

of Ophel.
הָעֹֽפֶל׃ (hā·‘ō·p̄el)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6077: Ophel -- a fortified mound or hill in Jerusalem


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