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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/nehemiah/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Next to them, the men of Tekoa repaired another section, from the great projecting tower to the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then came the people of Tekoa, who repaired another section across from the great projecting tower and over to the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />After him the Tekoites repaired another section opposite the great projecting tower as far as the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lieth out, even unto the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />After them the Tekoites repaired another section, next to the great projecting tower, and as far as the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />After them the Tekoites repaired another section in front of the great projecting tower and as far as the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />After them the Tekoites repaired another section in front of the great projecting tower and as far as the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />After him the Tekoites repaired another section in front of the great projecting tower and as far as the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />After them the Tekoites repaired another section in front of the great projecting tower and as far as the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />After them the Tekoites repaired another section in front of the great projecting tower and as far as the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />After him the Tekoites repaired another portion, over against the great tower that standeth out, and unto the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />After him the Tekoites repaired another portion, over against the great tower that standeth out, and unto the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After him the men from Tekoa repaired a section across from the large projecting tower as far as the Wall of the Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Next to Pedaiah, the Tekoites repaired another section from the prominent tower as far as the wall of the Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />After them the men of Tekoa worked on another section, from opposite the great protruding tower to the wall of Ophel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />After him the Tekoites repaired another portion, over against the great tower that stands out, and to the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great projecting tower, even to the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />After him the Tekoites repaired another portion, opposite the great tower that stands out, and to the wall of Ophel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />After him the Tekoites have strengthened a second measure, from opposite the great tower that goes out, and to the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> After him have the Tekoites strengthened, a second measure, from over-against the great tower that goeth out, and unto the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />After him held fast the Tekoites the second measure, from before the great tower coming forth and even to the walls of Ophel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />After him the Thecuites built another measure over against, from the great tower that standeth out unto the wall of the temple. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />After him, the Tekoites built another measure in the opposite area, from the great and prominent tower to the wall of the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />After him, the Tekoites repaired the adjoining sector opposite the great projecting tower, to the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />After him the Tekoites repaired another section opposite the great projecting tower as far as the wall of Ophel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />After them the Tekoites repaired another section opposite the great tower that lies at the end and as far as the great wall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />After him the Teqoites fortified a second section from next to the great Tower of the Exodus and unto the fortress wall.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />After him the Tekoites repaired another portion, over against the great tower that standeth out, and unto the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And after them the Thecoim repaired, another portion opposite the great projecting tower, even as far as the wall of Ophla.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/3-27.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=697" 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">26</span>and the temple servants living on the hill of Ophel made repairs opposite the Water Gate toward the east and the tower that juts out. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">And next to them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8621.htm" title="8621: hat·tə·qō·‘îm (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Tekoa. Or Tqo iy; patronymically from Tqowa'; a Tekoite or inhabitant of Tekoah.">the Tekoites</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.">repaired</a> <a href="/hebrew/8145.htm" title="8145: šê·nîṯ (Number-ofs) -- Second (an ord. number). From shanah; properly, double, i.e. Second; also adverbially, again.">another</a> <a href="/hebrew/4060.htm" title="4060: mid·dāh (N-fs) -- Feminine of mad; properly, extension, i.e. Height or breadth; also a measure; hence a portion or a vestment; specifically, tribute.">section,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: min·ne·ḡeḏ (Prep-m) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before.">from a point opposite</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: hag·gā·ḏō·wl (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">the great</a> <a href="/hebrew/4026.htm" title="4026: ham·miḡ·dāl (Art:: N-ms) -- A tower. Also feminine migdalah; from gadal; a tower; by analogy, a rostrum; figuratively, a bed of flowers.">tower</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: hay·yō·w·ṣê (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">that juts out</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/2346.htm" title="2346: ḥō·w·maṯ (N-fsc) -- A wall. Feminine active participle of an unused root apparently meaning to join; a wall of protection.">the wall</a> <a href="/hebrew/6077.htm" title="6077: hā·‘ō·p̄el (Art:: N-ms) -- A fortified mound or hill in Jer. The same as ophel; Ophel, a ridge in Jerusalem.">of Ophel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>Above the Horse Gate, each of the priests made repairs in front of his own house.…<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/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</a></span><br />So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/4-24.htm">Ezra 4:24</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/5-1.htm">Ezra 5:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/haggai/1-14.htm">Haggai 1:14</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6-9</a></span><br />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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">1 Chronicles 29:3-5</a></span><br />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?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-13.htm">2 Chronicles 24:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-3.htm">2 Chronicles 29:3-5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-8.htm">2 Chronicles 34:8-11</a></span><br />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. ...<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="/acts/15-16.htm">Acts 15:16</a></span><br />‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-20.htm">Romans 15:20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-9.htm">1 Corinthians 3:9-11</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lies out, even to the wall of Ophel.</p><p class="hdg">the Tekoites</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Nehemiah 3:5</a></b></br> And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord.</p><p class="hdg">the wall</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Nehemiah 3:26</a></b></br> Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto <i>the place</i> over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Far</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Front</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-23.htm">Good</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-16.htm">Great</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Lieth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Making</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Ophel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-25.htm">Part</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-24.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-24.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Projecting</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-24.htm">Section</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-24.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Tekoites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Teko'ites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Tower</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-25.htm">Wall</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Far</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Front</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Good</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-1.htm">Great</a> <a href="/job/29-19.htm">Lieth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-30.htm">Making</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-30.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-21.htm">Ophel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-30.htm">Part</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-30.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-30.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-7.htm">Projecting</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Repaired</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-30.htm">Section</a> <a href="/esther/6-5.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/esther/6-5.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Tekoites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Teko'ites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-2.htm">Tower</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Wall</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>And next to them, the Tekoites repaired another section</b><br>The Tekoites were inhabitants of Tekoa, a town located about 10 miles south of Jerusalem. Tekoa is mentioned in other parts of the Bible, such as in the story of the prophet Amos, who was from Tekoa (<a href="/amos/1.htm">Amos 1:1</a>). The Tekoites' involvement in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall demonstrates their commitment to the restoration of the city, despite the fact that some of their nobles did not support the work (<a href="/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Nehemiah 3:5</a>). This highlights a recurring biblical theme of the faithful remnant who contribute to God's work, regardless of opposition or lack of support from others.<p><b>from a point opposite the great tower that juts out</b><br>The "great tower" likely refers to a significant defensive structure within the city walls of Jerusalem. Towers were crucial in ancient city defenses, providing a vantage point for watchmen and archers. The mention of this tower underscores the strategic importance of the section of the wall being repaired. In biblical symbolism, towers can represent strength and protection, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/18-10.htm">Proverbs 18:10</a>, where the name of the Lord is described as a strong tower.<p><b>to the wall of Ophel</b><br>Ophel refers to a specific area in Jerusalem, located on the southeastern slope of the Temple Mount. Archaeological excavations have uncovered remnants of fortifications and structures in this area, confirming its historical significance. The wall of Ophel was part of the city's defenses and its restoration was crucial for the security of Jerusalem. The rebuilding of the wall can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to restore Jerusalem, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/58-12.htm">Isaiah 58:12</a>, where the ruins of the city are to be rebuilt. The work on the wall of Ophel also prefigures the spiritual restoration and protection found in Christ, who is described as the cornerstone in <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/tekoites.htm">Tekoites</a></b><br>The people from Tekoa, a town in Judah. They were known for their industriousness and willingness to work, as seen in their participation in rebuilding the wall.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/great_projecting_tower.htm">Great Projecting Tower</a></b><br>A significant structure in the wall of Jerusalem, possibly serving as a defensive fortification or lookout point.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/wall_of_ophel.htm">Wall of Ophel</a></b><br>Ophel refers to a fortified hill or elevated area in Jerusalem, often associated with the City of David. It was a critical part of the city's defenses.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebuilding_the_wall.htm">Rebuilding the Wall</a></b><br>This event is part of the larger account of Nehemiah leading the effort to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, which had been destroyed.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a></b><br>The governor of Judah and the leader of the rebuilding project, known for his leadership and dedication to God's work.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/diligence_in_god's_work.htm">Diligence in God's Work</a></b><br>The Tekoites exemplify diligence and commitment. Despite not being from Jerusalem, they took on additional work. This teaches us the importance of going above and beyond in our service to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_purpose.htm">Unity in Purpose</a></b><br>The rebuilding of the wall required cooperation among diverse groups. This unity in purpose is a powerful example for the church today, reminding us that we can achieve great things when we work together for God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/overcoming_opposition.htm">Overcoming Opposition</a></b><br>The rebuilding project faced significant opposition, yet the people persevered. This encourages us to remain steadfast in our faith and mission, even when faced with challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_vision.htm">Leadership and Vision</a></b><br>Nehemiah's leadership was crucial to the success of the project. His vision and ability to inspire others are reminders of the impact that godly leadership can have.<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/who_was_king_jotham_of_judah.htm">Who was King Jotham of Judah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/nehemiah_11_21__nethinim_proof.htm">Nehemiah 11:21 - What archaeological proof exists for the Nethinim and their service near the Temple, as described in this passage?</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/is_jotham's_construction_historically_verified.htm">Is there any archaeological evidence to verify Jotham's construction projects mentioned in 2 Chronicles 27:3-4, or are these works historically unattested?</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>(27) <span class= "bld">After them.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">after him,</span> referring to Pedaiah of <a href="/nehemiah/3-25.htm" title="Palal the son of Uzai, over against the turning of the wall, and the tower which lies out from the king's high house, that was by the court of the prison. After him Pedaiah the son of Parosh.">Nehemiah 3:25</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 27.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Tekoites repaired another piece</span>. 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." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/3-27.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">And next to them,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחֲרָ֛יו</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥă·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Tekoites</span><br /><span class="heb">הַתְּקֹעִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(hat·tə·qō·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8621.htm">Strong's 8621: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tekoite -- inhabitant of Tekoa</span><br /><br /><span class="word">made repairs</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶחֱזִ֥יקוּ</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">to another</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁנִ֑ית</span> <span class="translit">(šê·nîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - ordinal feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8145.htm">Strong's 8145: </a> </span><span class="str2">Second (an ordinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">section,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִדָּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(mid·dāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4060.htm">Strong's 4060: </a> </span><span class="str2">Extension, height, breadth, a measure, a portion, a vestment, tribute</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from a point opposite</span><br /><span class="heb">מִנֶּ֜גֶד</span> <span class="translit">(min·ne·ḡeḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m<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">the great</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגָּדוֹל֙</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gā·ḏō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">tower</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּגְדָּ֤ל</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miḡ·dāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4026.htm">Strong's 4026: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tower, a rostrum, a, bed of flowers</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that juts out</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיּוֹצֵ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yō·w·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘aḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the wall</span><br /><span class="heb">חוֹמַ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(ḥō·w·maṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2346.htm">Strong's 2346: </a> </span><span class="str2">A wall of protection</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ophel.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעֹֽפֶל׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ō·p̄el)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6077.htm">Strong's 6077: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ophel -- a fortified mound or hill in Jerusalem</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Nehemiah 3:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Nehemiah 3:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Nehemiah 3:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Nehemiah 3:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Nehemiah 3:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Nehemiah 3:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Nehemiah 3:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Nehemiah 3:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Nehemiah 3:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/3-27.htm">Nehemiah 3:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/3-27.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 3:27 After him the Tekoites repaired another portion (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/3-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:28" /></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>