E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Nehemiah 3:26
Moreover. Note the Parenthesis of Nehemiah 3:26 . Nethinims. Their work was to carry wood and water for the Temple. Hence their dwelling. See note on Ezra 2:43 . Ophel = the Ophel: the hill south of Moriah. Formerly Jebus, afterward Zion. See App-68 . the water gate. By Gihon. Now ' Ain Umm ed Deraj, "the Virgin's Fount". On east side of Ophel, in Kedron valley. See App-59 and App-68 . that lieth out. Probably the "tower in Siloam", Luke 13:4 . read more
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 3:1-32
2:11-7:73 REBUILDING THE CITY WALLThe plan of work followed (2:11-3:32)Rebuilding the broken-down wall was going to mean much hard work. In fact, the task was so huge that some may have said it could not be done. Therefore, before announcing his plans, Nehemiah made a secret survey himself so that he would know exactly how much work was to be done and the amount of materials that would be required (11-16). This first-hand knowledge, together with his account of how God had guided all the events... read more