Nehemiah 3:1-2
The Voice
3 The sheep gate was first. Led by their brother, the high priest Eliashib, the priests began the work of rebuilding. They framed it,[a] then they set its doors in place. They proceeded to the tower of the hundred, and after dedicating it they made it as far as the tower of Hananel. 2 The men of Jericho partnered with Eliashib, as did Zacur (Imri’s son).
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- 3:1 Hebrew manuscripts read, “consecrated it.”
Nehemiah 3:1-2
New King James Version
Rebuilding the Wall
3 Then (A)Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests (B)and built the Sheep Gate; they consecrated it and hung its doors. They built (C)as far as the Tower of [a]the Hundred, and consecrated it, then as far as the Tower of (D)Hananel. 2 [b]Next to Eliashib (E)the men of Jericho built. And next to them Zaccur the son of Imri built.
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- Nehemiah 3:1 Heb. Hammeah
- Nehemiah 3:2 Lit. On his hand
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