Nehemiah 3:25

Nehemiah 3:25 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

and Palal son of Uzai made repairs opposite the angle and the tower that juts out from the upper palace of the king near the courtyard of the guard. Next to him, Pedaiah son of Parosh

King James Version KJV

Palal the son of Uzai, over against the turning of the wall, and the tower which lieth out from the king’s high house, that was by the court of the prison. After him Pedaiah the son of Parosh.

American Standard Version ASV

Palal the son of Uzai repaired over against the turning of the wall, and the tower that standeth out from the upper house of the king, which is by the court of the guard. After him Pedaiah the son of Parosh repaired.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Palal, the son of Uzai, made good the wall opposite the angle and the tower which comes out from the higher part of the king's house, by the open space of the watch. After him was Pedaiah, the son of Parosh.

Free Bible Version FBV

Palal, son of Uzai, worked opposite where the wall turns and the tower that extends from the upper palace, near the court of the guard. Next were Pedaiah, son of Parosh

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Palal, the sonne of Vzai, from ouer against the corner, and the high tower, that lieth out from the Kings house, which is beside the court of the prison. After him, Pedaiah, the sonne of Parosh.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Palal son of Uzai, from over-against the angle, and the tower that is going out from the upper house of the king that [is] at the court of the prison; after him Pedaiah son of Parosh.

World English Bible WEB

Palal the son of Uzai made repairs opposite the turning of the wall, and the tower that stands out from the upper house of the king, which is by the court of the guard. After him Pedaiah the son of Parosh made repairs.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Palal, the son of Uzai, over against the turning of the wall , and the tower which lieth out from the king's high house, that was by the court of the prison. After him Pedaiah, the son of Parosh.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Phalel, the son of Ozi, over against the bending and the tower, which lieth out from the king’s high house, that is, in the court of the prison: after him Phadaia the son of Pharos.

Translation for Translators T4T

Next to him, Palal the son of Uzai repaired a section, from where the wall turns and from where the watchtower is taller than the upper palace, the one where King Solomon had lived. The watchtower is near the courtyard where the guards live.

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Nehemiah 3:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB פָּלָ֣ל בֶּן אוּזַי֮ מִ/נֶּ֣גֶד הַ/מִּקְצוֹעַ֒ וְ/הַ/מִּגְדָּ֗ל הַ/יּוֹצֵא֙ מִ/בֵּ֤ית הַ/מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙ הָֽ/עֶלְי֔וֹן אֲשֶׁ֖ר לַ/חֲצַ֣ר הַ/מַּטָּרָ֑ה אַחֲרָ֖י/ו פְּדָיָ֥ה בֶן פַּרְעֹֽשׁ

פָּלָ֣ל Pâlâl H6420 Palal N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

אוּזַי֮ ʼÛwzay H186 Uzai N-proper

מִ/נֶּ֣גֶד neged H5048 before Prep | Prep

הַ/מִּקְצוֹעַ֒ maqtsôwaʻ H4740 corner Art | N-ms

וְ/הַ/מִּגְדָּ֗ל migdâl H4026 tower Conj | Art | N-cs

הַ/יּוֹצֵא֙ yâtsâʼ H3318 to come out Art | V-Qal

מִ/בֵּ֤ית bayith H1004 place Prep | N-ms

הַ/מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙ melek H4428 King's Art | N-ms

הָֽ/עֶלְי֔וֹן ʻelyôwn H5945 high Art | Adj

אֲשֶׁ֖ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

לַ/חֲצַ֣ר châtsêr H2691 court Prep | N-cs

הַ/מַּטָּרָ֑ה maṭṭârâʼ H4307 guardhouse Art | N-fs

אַחֲרָ֖י/ו ʼachar H310 after Prep | Suff

פְּדָיָ֥ה Pᵉdâyâh H6305 Pedaiah N-proper

בֶן bên H1121 son N-ms

פַּרְעֹֽשׁ Parʻôsh H6551 Parosh N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 3:25

פָּלָ֣ל Pâlâl H6420 "Palal" N-proper

Palal was an Israelite who helped rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after the Exile, as mentioned in the book of Nehemiah, and his name means judge.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.25; son of: Uzai (H0186) § Palal = "judge" son of Uzai and one who assisted in restoring the walls of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Palal. See also: Nehemiah 3:25.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.

Definition: : child/son

Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.

אוּזַי֮ ʼÛwzay H186 "Uzai" N-proper

Uzai was an Israelite who helped repair Jerusalem's walls after the exile, as mentioned in Nehemiah 3:25.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.25; father of: Palal (H6420) § Uzai = "I shall have my sprinklings" a Judean, one of the repairers of Jerusalem's walls

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Uzai. See also: Nehemiah 3:25.

מִ/נֶּ֣גֶד neged H5048 "before" Prep | Prep

Before or in front of something, as in Genesis 18:22 where Abraham stands before the Lord. It describes a position of being face to face or in someone's presence.

Definition: subst 1) what is conspicuous, what is in front of adv 2) in front of, straight forward, before, in sight of 3) in front of oneself, straightforward 4) before your face, in your view or purpose with prep 5) what is in front of, corresponding to 6) in front of, before 7) in the sight or presence of 8) parallel to 9) over, for 10) in front, opposite 11) at a distance prep 12) from the front of, away from 13) from before the eyes of, opposite to, at a distance from 14) from before, in front of 15) as far as the front of Aramaic equivalent: ne.ged (נֶ֫גֶד "before" H5049)

Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: about, (over) against, [idiom] aloof, [idiom] far (off), [idiom] from, over, presence, [idiom] other side, sight, [idiom] to view. See also: Genesis 2:18; Job 10:17; Psalms 10:5.

הַ/מִּקְצוֹעַ֒ maqtsôwaʻ H4740 "corner" Art | N-ms

In the Bible, this word refers to a corner or angle of a structure, like a corner post or buttress, as seen in the construction of the Temple. It is used to describe a specific part of a building. The word is used in various contexts, including architecture and design.

Definition: 1) place of corner structure, corner buttress, inner corner-buttress 1a) corner post, buttress-place, buttress Also means: me.quts.ah (מְקֻצְעָה "corner" H4742)

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: corner, turning. See also: Exodus 26:24; Nehemiah 3:24; Ezekiel 46:22.

וְ/הַ/מִּגְדָּ֗ל migdâl H4026 "tower" Conj | Art | N-cs

Migdal means tower, referring to a tall structure or elevated stage. It can also symbolize a bed of flowers in the Bible.

Definition: 1) tower 1a) tower 1b) elevated stage, pulpit 1c) raised bed

Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: castle, flower, tower. Compare the names following. See also: Genesis 11:4; Nehemiah 3:26; Psalms 48:13.

הַ/יּוֹצֵא֙ yâtsâʼ H3318 "to come out" Art | V-Qal

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.

Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth

Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.

מִ/בֵּ֤ית bayith H1004 "place" Prep | N-ms

The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.

Definition: nm place, origin, between

Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.

הַ/מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙ melek H4428 "King's" Art | N-ms

This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.

Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)

Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.

הָֽ/עֶלְי֔וֹן ʻelyôwn H5945 "high" Art | Adj

The Most High, a name for God emphasizing His supreme power and authority. It appears in Psalm 57:2, where David cries out to the Most High God for help, showing trust in God's power. This name highlights God's lofty position above all things.

Definition: adj 1) high, upper 1a) of Davidic king exalted above monarchs

Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: (Most, on) high(-er, -est), upper(-most). See also: Genesis 14:18; Psalms 47:3; Psalms 7:18.

אֲשֶׁ֖ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

לַ/חֲצַ֣ר châtsêr H2691 "court" Prep | N-cs

A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.

Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court

Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.

הַ/מַּטָּרָ֑ה maṭṭârâʼ H4307 "guardhouse" Art | N-fs

This word can refer to a guardhouse or prison, where people are watched and protected. It can also mean a target or mark, symbolizing something to aim for or a sign of warning. In the Bible, it is used to describe a place of confinement or a goal to strive for.

Definition: 1) guard, ward, prison, mark, target 1a) guard, ward, prison 1b) target, mark (fig. of chastisement)

Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: mark, prison. See also: 1 Samuel 20:20; Jeremiah 33:1; Jeremiah 32:2.

אַחֲרָ֖י/ו ʼachar H310 "after" Prep | Suff

Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.

Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after

Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.

פְּדָיָ֥ה Pᵉdâyâh H6305 "Pedaiah" N-proper

Pedaiah means Jehovah has ransomed, the name of several Israelites, including the father of Zerubbabel and a father-in-law of king Josiah.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.13.13 § Pedaiah = "Jehovah has ransomed" 1) father of Zebudah, the wife of king Josiah and the mother of king Jehoiakim both of Judah 2) father of Zerubbabel and brother of Shealtiel who is usually called the father of Zerubbabel probably because of a lack of an heir from Shealtiel who was in the direct line of succession

Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Pedaiah. See also: 2 Kings 23:36; Nehemiah 3:25; Nehemiah 13:13.

בֶן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

פַּרְעֹֽשׁ Parʻôsh H6551 "Parosh" N-proper

Parosh was an Israelite who lived during the time of exile and return. He was an ancestor of a family who returned from exile with Zerubbabel and a leader who signed the covenant with Nehemiah. His name means flea.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.14 § Parosh or Pharosh = "flea" 1) ancestor of a family who returned from exile with Zerubbabel and a 2nd group who returned with Ezra 2) a leader of the people who signed the covenant with Nehemiah

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Parosh, Pharosh. See also: Ezra 2:3; Nehemiah 3:25; Nehemiah 10:15.

Study Notes — Nehemiah 3:25

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Nehemiah 3:25 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 3:25
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 3:25
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:25
Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:25
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:25
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 3:25
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:25
Sermons on Nehemiah 3:25

Context — The Builders of the Walls

23Beyond them, Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs in front of their house, and next to them, Azariah son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, made repairs beside his house. 24After him, Binnui son of Henadad repaired another section, from the house of Azariah to the angle and the corner,

25and Palal son of Uzai made repairs opposite the angle and the tower that juts out from the upper palace of the king near the courtyard of the guard. Next to him, Pedaiah son of Parosh

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.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Jeremiah 32:2	At that time the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, and Jeremiah the prophet was imprisoned in the courtyard of the guard, which was in the palace of the king of Judah.
2	Jeremiah 37:21	So King Zedekiah gave orders for Jeremiah to be placed in the courtyard of the guard and given a loaf of bread daily from the street of the bakers, until all the bread in the city was gone. So Jeremiah remained in the courtyard of the guard.
3	Nehemiah 12:39	over the Gate of Ephraim, the Jeshanah Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate. And they stopped at the Gate of the Guard.
4	Jeremiah 33:1	While Jeremiah was still confined in the courtyard of the guard, the word of the LORD came to him a second time:
5	Ezra 2:3	the descendants of Parosh, 2,172;
6	Nehemiah 8:4	Ezra the scribe stood on a high wooden platform built for this occasion. At his right side stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, and at his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash-baddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam.
7	Jeremiah 39:8	The Chaldeans set fire to the palace of the king and to the houses of the people, and they broke down the walls of Jerusalem.
8	Jeremiah 39:14–15	had Jeremiah brought from the courtyard of the guard, and they turned him over to Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, to take him home. So Jeremiah remained among his own people. And while Jeremiah had been confined in the courtyard of the guard, the word of the LORD had come to him:
9	Jeremiah 22:14	who says, ‘I will build myself a great palace, with spacious upper rooms.’ So he cuts windows in it, panels it with cedar, and paints it with vermilion.
10	Nehemiah 7:8	the descendants of Parosh, 2,172;

Nehemiah 3:25 Summary

Nehemiah 3:25 tells us about Palal son of Uzai, who helped repair a section of the wall in Jerusalem, near the king's palace and the courtyard of the guard. This was an important project, as the wall was crucial for the city's protection and security, as seen in (Nehemiah 4:1-3). Just like Palal, we can all play a role in 'repairing' and serving our communities, whether it's through volunteering, helping a neighbor, or supporting a local cause, as encouraged in (Galatians 5:13-14). By working together, we can make a big difference and build stronger, more loving communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the significance of the upper palace of the king in Nehemiah 3:25?

The upper palace of the king was a prominent structure in Jerusalem, and its proximity to the wall repairs emphasizes the importance of the project, as seen in Nehemiah 3:25, and is also mentioned in other Bible passages such as 2 Kings 15:25, which highlights the palace's role in the city's governance and security.

Who were the temple servants mentioned in the surrounding verses of Nehemiah 3:25?

The temple servants were likely a group of workers responsible for maintaining the temple and its grounds, as mentioned in Ezra 8:20 and Nehemiah 11:21, and their involvement in the wall repairs indicates the community's collective effort to rebuild Jerusalem.

What is the 'angle' referred to in Nehemiah 3:25?

The 'angle' likely refers to a corner or a turning point in the wall, as mentioned in Nehemiah 3:24, where Binnui son of Henadad repaired a section from the house of Azariah to the angle and the corner, indicating a strategic location in the wall's structure.

How does Nehemiah 3:25 demonstrate the community's cooperation in rebuilding the wall?

Nehemiah 3:25 shows how different individuals and groups, such as Palal son of Uzai and Pedaiah son of Parosh, worked together to repair the wall, demonstrating the community's unity and cooperation, as encouraged in passages like Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, which highlights the benefits of collaboration and mutual support.

Reflection Questions

What role do I play in the 'repair' of my community, and how can I work together with others to achieve a common goal, just like the Israelites in Nehemiah 3:25?
How can I, like Palal son of Uzai, take initiative to serve and contribute to the well-being of my community, even if it's in a small way?
What 'gaps' or 'angles' in my community need attention and repair, and how can I be part of the solution, inspired by the example of the Israelites in Nehemiah 3:25?
In what ways can I demonstrate my commitment to the community, just like the temple servants and other workers in Nehemiah 3:25, and what role can I play in supporting and serving others?

Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 3:25

Palal the son of Uzai, over against the turning of the wall,.... Who dwelt there, and so repaired what was right against him: and the tower which lieth out from the king's high house: which might be

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 3:25

Palal the son of Uzai, over against the turning of the wall, and the tower which lieth out from the king's high house, that was by the court of the prison. After him Pedaiah the son of Parosh.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:25

Over against the turning of the wall; in a part of the wall, which jutted out as the tower here following did, and therefore was opposite to or over against that turning. And the tower, or, even the tower. Out from the king’ s high house; either from the royal palace; or from some other smaller house which the king formerly built there, either for prospect or for defence. By the court of the prison; a place oft mentioned; of which see 38:6,13.

Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:25

Nehemiah 3:25 Palal the son of Uzai, over against the turning [of the wall], and the tower which lieth out from the king’ s high house, that [was] by the court of the prison. After him Pedaiah the son of Parosh.Ver. 25. Over against the turning] Of these turnings there were many, as appeareth above. The king’ s high house] In Spain, not only doth the king dwell in a stately high palace, but also the highest room in every great house is his, and he must be paid for it. That was by the court of the prison] Here Jeremiah was prisoner more than once, Jeremiah 32:2; Jeremiah 38:7; Jeremiah 38:13. And therefore other good people that came after him thither might be as well apaid as Dr Taylor, martyr, who blessed God that ever he was fellow-prisoner to that earthly angel (as be called him), John Bradford; or, as that other good woman, who rejoiced that she might have her foot in the hole of the stocks in which Mr Philpot had been before her.

Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:25

(25) The tower which lieth out from the king’s high house.—Better, the high tower outlying from the king’s palace.That was by the court of the prison.—The palace generally had its prison, and near this was the “prison-gate” of Nehemiah 12:39.

Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 3:25

25. Palal the son of Uzai] R.V. Palal the son of Uzai repaired.the tower which lieth out from the king’s high house, that was by the court of the prison] R.V. the tower that standeth out from the upper house of the king, which is by the court of the guard, R.V. marg. ‘Or, the upper tower … from the house of the king’. It is not easy to determine the meaning of this description. The adjective ‘upper’ may be applied either to the king’s house or to the tower; and the clause ‘which is by the court of the guard’ follows it as a further description either of house or tower. In Jeremiah 32:2 ‘the court of the guard’ is in ‘the king’s house’ (cf. Jeremiah 33:1; Jeremiah 37:21; Jeremiah 38:6; Jeremiah 38:13; Jeremiah 38:28; Jeremiah 39:14-15). In the present passage we have either ‘the king’s upper house,’ so called to distinguish it from the king’s house, in which was the court of the guard; or, as seems more probable, seeing that the passage is a description of the city wall, ‘the upper tower,’ which is identified as the one projecting from the king’s palace and close to the ‘court of the guard.’ In the vicinity of the royal palace and Temple there would probably be several towers. The LXX. ὁπύργος … ὁἀνώτερος accepted the latter explanation. It is very probable that the base of ‘the tower’ here spoken of was reached by Sir Charles Warren. ‘A great wall still exists, though buried in rubbish, joining the Haram wall at the south-east angle. It was evidently built for purposes of fortification, for it is fourteen feet thick.… There are several towers projecting from the wall, one of which is very remarkable, as it projects more than any of the rest, standing upon scarped rock, and having another wall leading from it going down towards the Kedron.’ (Harper, The Bible and Modern Discoveries, P. 509.) ‘the upper house of the king’. This building, erected upon the site of the old palace of the kings of Judah and perhaps at this time occupied by the chief officials of the city, stood apparently on the ‘Ophel’ summit, immediately S. of the Temple precincts. Pedaiah the son of Parosh] R.V. Pedaiah the son of Parosh repaired. R.V. marg. ‘Pedaiah the son of Parosh (now … Ophel) repaired unto, &c.’ See note on Nehemiah 3:26. On Parosh see Ezra 2:3. As in the earlier part of the verse the verb ‘repaired’ has to be understood.

Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:25

25. The tower… king’s high house… court of the prison — These are also unknown.

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