Nehemiah 3:26
Nehemiah 3:26 in Multiple Translations
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.
Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out.
(Now the Nethinim dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that standeth out.)
(Now the Nethinim were living in the Ophel, as far as the place facing the water doorway to the east, and the tower which comes out.)
and the Temple servants that lived on the hill of Ophel who made repairs opposite the Water Gate toward the east and the tower that extends.
And the Nethinims they dwelt in ye fortresse vnto the place ouer against the water gate, Eastwarde, and to the tower that lyeth out.
And the Nethinim have been dwelling in Ophel, unto over-against the water-gate at the east, and the tower that goeth out.
(Now the temple servants lived in Ophel, to the place opposite the water gate toward the east, and the tower that stands out.)
Moreover, the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, to the place over against the water-gate towards the east, and the projecting tower.
And the Nathinites dwelt in Ophel, as far as over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that stood out.
Next to him, Pedaiah the son of Parosh repaired a section toward the east to a place near the Water Gate and near the tall tower. That part of the wall is near Ophel Hill, where the temple servants lived.
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Study Notes — Nehemiah 3:26
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- Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 3:26
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- Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 3:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:26
- Sermons on Nehemiah 3:26
Context — The Builders of the Walls
26and the temple servants living on the hill of Ophel made repairs opposite the Water Gate toward the east and the tower that juts out.
27And next to them, the Tekoites repaired another section, from a point opposite the great tower that juts out to the wall of Ophel. 28Above the Horse Gate, each of the priests made repairs in front of his own house.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Nehemiah 8:1 | At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. |
| 2 | Nehemiah 11:21 | The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, with Ziha and Gishpa over them. |
| 3 | Nehemiah 12:37 | At the Fountain Gate they climbed the steps of the City of David on the ascent to the wall and passed above the house of David to the Water Gate on the east. |
| 4 | Nehemiah 8:3 | So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 33:14 | After this, Manasseh rebuilt the outer wall of the City of David from west of Gihon in the valley to the entrance of the Fish Gate, and he brought it around the hill of Ophel and heightened it considerably. He also stationed military commanders in all the fortified cities of Judah. |
| 6 | Nehemiah 7:46–56 | The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth, the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, the descendants of Padon, the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Shalmai, the descendants of Hanan, the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar, the descendants of Reaiah, the descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda, the descendants of Gazzam, the descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Paseah, the descendants of Besai, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephushesim, the descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur, the descendants of Bazlith, the descendants of Mehida, the descendants of Harsha, the descendants of Barkos, the descendants of Sisera, the descendants of Temah, the descendants of Neziah, and the descendants of Hatipha. |
| 7 | Nehemiah 8:16 | And the people went out, brought back branches, and made booths on their own rooftops, in their courtyards, in the court of the house of God, and in the squares by the Water Gate and by the Gate of Ephraim. |
| 8 | Nehemiah 3:27 | And next to them, the Tekoites repaired another section, from a point opposite the great tower that juts out to the wall of Ophel. |
| 9 | Nehemiah 10:28 | “The rest of the people—the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, temple servants, and all who had separated themselves from the people of the land to obey the Law of God—along with their wives and all their sons and daughters who are able to understand, |
| 10 | 1 Chronicles 9:2 | Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. |
Nehemiah 3:26 Summary
[The temple servants living on the hill of Ophel were a group of workers who helped the Levites and priests in the temple, and they worked together to make repairs to the wall of Jerusalem, as part of the larger effort to rebuild the city, as seen in Nehemiah 3:26. They fixed the part of the wall opposite the Water Gate, which was an important entrance point for people coming to worship at the temple. This work was part of a bigger project to restore the city's defenses and provide a safe place for people to live and worship, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:10-11 and Nehemiah 2:17-18. By working together, the temple servants and other groups were able to accomplish what God had called them to do, as seen in Nehemiah 6:15-16 and Psalm 127:1-2.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the temple servants living on the hill of Ophel?
The temple servants were likely a group of workers who assisted the Levites and priests in the temple, as seen in Ezra 8:20, and they lived on the hill of Ophel, which was near the temple area in Jerusalem, as mentioned in Nehemiah 3:26.
What was the significance of the Water Gate in Nehemiah 3:26?
The Water Gate was one of the gates in the wall of Jerusalem, and it was located near the temple area, as seen in Nehemiah 3:26 and Nehemiah 12:37, and it may have been an important entrance point for those coming to worship at the temple, similar to the Horse Gate mentioned in Nehemiah 3:28.
Why did the temple servants make repairs opposite the Water Gate?
The temple servants made repairs opposite the Water Gate as part of the larger effort to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, as commanded by God through the prophet Nehemiah, as seen in Nehemiah 2:17-18 and Nehemiah 4:6, to restore the city's defenses and provide a safe place for the people to live and worship, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:10-11.
How does this verse relate to the overall rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls, as seen in Nehemiah chapters 3-4, where various groups and individuals worked together to repair and restore the walls, under the leadership of Nehemiah, as seen in Nehemiah 2:18 and Nehemiah 6:15-16, and with the help of God, as seen in Psalm 127:1-2.
Reflection Questions
- What role do I play in the larger story of God's people, and how can I work together with others to achieve God's purposes, as seen in Nehemiah 3:26 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-27?
- How can I, like the temple servants, use my skills and resources to serve God and His people, as seen in Nehemiah 3:26 and Matthew 25:14-30?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to make repairs or restore what has been damaged, and how can I seek God's help and guidance in this process, as seen in Psalm 51:10-12 and 2 Corinthians 5:17?
- How can I, like Nehemiah and the people of Jerusalem, trust in God's sovereignty and provision as I face challenges and obstacles in my life, as seen in Nehemiah 3:26 and Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 3:26
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 3:26
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:26
Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:26
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:26
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 3:26
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:26
Sermons on Nehemiah 3:26
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Getting Back to the Bible by David Legge | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of getting back to the Bible. The sermon is based on Nehemiah chapter 8, where the people of Israel gather together to hear t |
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Greenwood Hills Conference 1989-04 Nehemiah 6 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of confessing our sins as a road to revival. He encourages the audience to approach their ministries with renewed zeal and de |
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Keeping Our Focus by Debbie Meroff | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of not being able to see spiritually and lacking the eyes of faith. He emphasizes the need to open the eyes of our hearts and see |
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Building for Revival by Robin Wood | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Ezra reading the book of the law to the people. He emphasizes the sudden and powerful way in which God visited his people during |
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Fit or Misfit? (Part 7): The Motivational Gift of Teaching by Richard Sipley | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of studying and understanding the practical aspects of the Bible. He highlights the need for individuals with the gift of teac |
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Nehemiah #3: Chapter 7-12 by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the unity of believers in Christ. He describes a gathering in a large tent where people from different backgrounds come together to worship a |
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1.1 the Word of God and Revival by Colin Peckham | In this sermon, Reverend Colin Peckham discusses the theme of revival and its importance. He begins by describing the situation that Ezra found when he arrived, where the people we |






