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Each one repaired the section immediately across from his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Above the Horse Gate the priests repaired, each one opposite his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Above the Horse Gate, each of the priests made repairs in front of his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Beyond the Horse Gate the priests made repairs, each in front of his <i>own</i> house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Above the Horse Gate the priests carried out repairs, each in front of his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Above the Horse Gate the priests carried out repairs, each in front of his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Above the Horse Gate the priests carried out repairs, each in front of his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Above the Horse Gate the priests made repairs, each in front of his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Above the Horse Gate the priests made repairs, each one in front of his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Each of the priests made repairs above the Horse Gate, each opposite his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Each of the priests made repairs above the Horse Gate, each opposite his own house. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Some priests rebuilt the next section of the wall. They began working north of Horse Gate, and each one worked on a section in front of his own house. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Above Horse Gate the priests made repairs. Each priest made repairs across from his own home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />A group of priests built the next section, going north from the Horse Gate, each one building in front of his own house. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The priests carried on repairs from above the Horse Gate as far as their own houses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Above the Horse Gate, each of the priests made repairs in front of his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Above the Horse Gate the priests worked, each in front of his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Above the Horse Gate, the priests made repairs, everyone across from his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />From above the horse-gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Above the horse gate, the priests made repairs, everyone across from his own house. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />From above the Horse Gate the priests have strengthened, each opposite his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> From above the horse-gate have the priests strengthened, each over-against his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />From above the gate of horses held fast the priests, a man to the front of his house.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And upward from the horse gate the priests built, every man over against his house. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then, upward from the horse gate, the priests built, each one opposite his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Above the Horse Gate the priests carried out the work of repair, each opposite his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Above the Horse Gate the priests made repairs, each one opposite his own house.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />From the entrance of the horse gate repaired the priests, every one opposite his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />From the entrance of the Horse Gate the Priests fortified, each man next to his house.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The priests repaired above the horse-gate, <i>every</i> man over against his own house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=706" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm">The Builders of the Walls</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">27</span>And next to them, the Tekoites repaired another section, from a point opposite the great tower that juts out to the wall of Ophel. <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘al (Prep-m) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">Above</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: has·sū·sîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">the Horse</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: ša·‘ar (N-msc) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">Gate,</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">each</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hă·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">of the priests</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: he·ḥĕ·zî·qū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">made repairs</a> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: lə·ne·ḡeḏ (Prep-l) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before.">in front</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bê·ṯōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of his own house.</a> </span><span class="reftext">29</span>Next to them, Zadok son of Immer made repairs opposite his house, and next to him, Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, the guard of the East Gate, made repairs.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-17.htm">Nehemiah 2:17-18</a></span><br />Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned down. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we will no longer be a disgrace.” / I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-6.htm">Nehemiah 4:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/6-15.htm">Nehemiah 6:15-16</a></span><br />So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul. / When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and disheartened, for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/4-1.htm">Ezra 4:1-5</a></span><br />When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles were building a temple for the LORD, the God of Israel, / they approached Zerubbabel and the heads of the families, saying, “Let us build with you because, like you, we seek your God and have been sacrificing to Him since the time of King Esar-haddon of Assyria, who brought us here.” / But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other heads of the families of Israel replied, “You have no part with us in building a house for our God, since we alone must build it for the LORD, the God of Israel, as Cyrus king of Persia has commanded us.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14-15</a></span><br />So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia. / And this temple was completed on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-1.htm">1 Kings 6:1</a></span><br />In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-15.htm">1 Kings 9:15</a></span><br />This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon imposed to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, and the wall of Jerusalem, as well as Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-23.htm">2 Chronicles 36:23</a></span><br />“This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may the LORD his God be with him, and may he go up.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-12.htm">Isaiah 58:12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-38.htm">Jeremiah 31:38-40</a></span><br />“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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/1-16.htm">Zechariah 1:16</a></span><br />Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I will return to Jerusalem with mercy, and there My house will be rebuilt, declares the LORD of Hosts, and a measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/2-1.htm">Zechariah 2:1-5</a></span><br />Then I lifted up my eyes and saw a man with a measuring line in his hand. / “Where are you going?” I asked. “To measure Jerusalem,” he replied, “and to determine its width and length.” / Then the angel who was speaking with me went forth, and another angel came forward to meet him ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a></span><br />And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-12.htm">Matthew 21:12-13</a></span><br />Then Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves. / And He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer.’ But you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-15.htm">Mark 11:15-17</a></span><br />When they arrived in Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves. / And He would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. / Then Jesus began to teach them, and He declared, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.</p><p class="hdg">the horse</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/11-16.htm">2 Kings 11:16</a></b></br> And they laid hands on her; and she went by the way by the which the horses came into the king's house: and there was she slain.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/23-15.htm">2 Chronicles 23:15</a></b></br> So they laid hands on her; and when she was come to the entering of the horse gate by the king's house, they slew her there.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/31-40.htm">Jeremiah 31:40</a></b></br> And the whole valley of the dead bodies, and of the ashes, and all the fields unto the brook of Kidron, unto the corner of the horse gate toward the east, <i>shall be</i> holy unto the LORD; it shall not be plucked up, nor thrown down any more for ever.</p><p class="hdg">every one</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/3-10.htm">Nehemiah 3:10,23</a></b></br> And next unto them repaired Jedaiah the son of Harumaph, even over against his house. And next unto him repaired Hattush the son of Hashabniah… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/3-23.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Front</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-7.htm">Further</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-28.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-15.htm">Horse-Gate</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-25.htm">House</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-13.htm">Past</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-22.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Repairs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-20.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/3-29.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-29.htm">Front</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-17.htm">Further</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-29.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/esther/6-8.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-40.htm">Horse-Gate</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-29.htm">House</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-29.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-5.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-46.htm">Past</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-12.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-29.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-29.htm">Repairs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-29.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-6.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">The names and order of those who built the wall</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Above the Horse Gate</b><br>The Horse Gate was located on the eastern side of Jerusalem's wall, near the temple area. It was named for its use by horses, likely those used by the king's army. This gate's proximity to the temple signifies the importance of readiness and defense in spiritual matters. In <a href="/2_chronicles/23-15.htm">2 Chronicles 23:15</a>, the Horse Gate is mentioned in the context of the execution of Queen Athaliah, highlighting its strategic importance. The gate's location suggests a connection to the royal stables and the military, symbolizing strength and vigilance in the faith community.<p><b>each of the priests made repairs</b><br>The involvement of priests in the repair work underscores the communal effort in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls. It reflects the principle that spiritual leaders are not exempt from physical labor and community service. This action can be seen as a type of Christ, who came not to be served but to serve (<a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>). The priests' participation also emphasizes the sanctity of the work, as they were consecrated individuals ensuring that the repairs were done with spiritual integrity.<p><b>in front of his own house</b><br>This phrase indicates personal responsibility and investment in the community's welfare. By repairing the section of the wall nearest to their homes, the priests demonstrated a commitment to protecting their families and neighbors. This concept is echoed in <a href="/1_timothy/5-8.htm">1 Timothy 5:8</a>, which stresses the importance of providing for one's household. The personal nature of the work also suggests a deeper spiritual truth: that one's faith and actions should begin at home, serving as a foundation for broader community engagement.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a></b><br>The governor of Judah who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. His leadership and organizational skills are evident throughout the book.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/priests.htm">Priests</a></b><br>Religious leaders in Israel who were responsible for temple worship and sacrifices. In this context, they are actively participating in the physical labor of rebuilding the wall.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/horse_gate.htm">Horse Gate</a></b><br>A specific gate in the wall of Jerusalem, likely named for its use by horses. It was a strategic point in the city's defenses.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Judah, central to Jewish identity and worship. The rebuilding of its walls was crucial for the security and restoration of the Jewish people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebuilding_of_the_wall.htm">Rebuilding of the Wall</a></b><br>A significant event in Jewish history, symbolizing the restoration of the community and their covenant relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/community_involvement.htm">Community Involvement</a></b><br>The rebuilding of the wall was a communal effort, with each person contributing. This teaches the importance of unity and collaboration in achieving God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_responsibility.htm">Personal Responsibility</a></b><br>The priests repaired the section of the wall in front of their own houses, highlighting the importance of taking personal responsibility in communal tasks.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_leadership.htm">Spiritual Leadership</a></b><br>The involvement of priests in the physical labor demonstrates that spiritual leaders are called to serve in practical ways, setting an example for others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_importance.htm">Strategic Importance</a></b><br>The mention of the Horse Gate underscores the need for strategic planning in both physical and spiritual endeavors.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_renewal.htm">Restoration and Renewal</a></b><br>The rebuilding of the wall symbolizes the restoration of God's people, reminding us of the ongoing work of renewal in our lives through Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/names_of_jerusalem's_gates.htm">What are the names of Jerusalem's gates?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where's_the_evidence_for_eliashib's_sheep_gate.htm">In Nehemiah 3:1, where is the archaeological evidence for Eliashib and the Sheep Gate he supposedly rebuilt?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_little_data_on_valley_dung_gates.htm">Nehemiah 3:13-14 references the repair of the Valley Gate and Dung Gate; why is there scant historical or archeological data confirming these gate sites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_priests_corrupted_covenant.htm">Malachi 2:7-8 - Where is the historical or archaeological support that the priests actually corrupted God's covenant in this manner?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) <span class= "bld">From above the horse gate.</span>--This gate was between the Temple and the palace, and the space from the wall of Ophel seems not to have needed repair.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 28.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">From above the horse gate</span>. This was a gate in the eastern wall (<a href="/jeremiah/31-40.htm">Jeremiah 31:40</a>) through which horses could enter the city. It probably adjoined the old palace, being at or near the "turning of the wall" mentioned in vers. 24, 25. Nehemiah seems here to return to the point quitted in ver. 26, and to proceed thence northwards in order to complete the entire circuit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Above</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵעַ֣ל ׀</span> <span class="translit">(mê·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Horse</span><br /><span class="heb">הַסּוּסִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(has·sū·sîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> </span><span class="str2">A swallow, swift (type of bird)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Gate,</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁ֣עַר</span> <span class="translit">(ša·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, gate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">each</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֖ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the priests</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·hă·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">made repairs</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶחֱזִ֙יקוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(he·ḥĕ·zî·qū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in front</span><br /><span class="heb">לְנֶ֥גֶד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ne·ḡeḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5048.htm">Strong's 5048: </a> </span><span class="str2">A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his [own] house.</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּיתֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bê·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Nehemiah 3:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Nehemiah 3:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Nehemiah 3:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Nehemiah 3:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Nehemiah 3:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Nehemiah 3:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Nehemiah 3:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Nehemiah 3:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Nehemiah 3:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Nehemiah 3:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/3-28.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 3:28 Above the horse gate repaired the priests (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/3-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/3-29.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:29"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:29" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>