Nehemiah 3:19-20 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 3:19

Another piece . Ezer has not been previously mentioned as repairing any portion of the wall; but "the men of Mizpah" have been mentioned as so doing ( Nehemiah 3:7 ). Ezer had apparently succeeded to "Jadon the Meronothita, as the superintendant of the Mizpah working-party. The going up to the armoury at the turning of the wall . Literally, "the ascent to the armoury of the corner." There were probably several armouries in Jerusalem (see Isaiah 22:8 ). This one was called "the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 3:20

Earnestly repaired . So Gesenius, Pool, and Bertheau. The construction is not free from difficulty, and the reading is somewhat doubtful (the Vulgate "in monte" showing a different one); but on the whole the translation of the A. V. may stand. Baruch has the high honour of being singled out for special praise, as having shown a burning zeal which deserved this recompense. He rapidly accomplished the task first set him, the mention of which must have accidentally fallen out (see the comment... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 3:20

Earnest work. "Baruch the son of Zabbal earnestly repaired another piece." It is singular that this word "earnestly" should be used of Baruch and of none else. Perhaps it is a mis-reading. Or quite as likely it alludes to circumstances unknown to us. The word signifies "burning," and is commonly used of anger; here, however, of zeal, or perhaps emulation. Baruch is set before us as "an earnest worker." Such should all Christians be. It is one of the marks of the "peculiar people" of Christ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Nehemiah 3:17-30

The constant mention of “priests,” “Levites,” and Nethinims,” sufficiently indicates that the writer is here concerned with the sacerdotal quarter, that immediately about the temple.Nehemiah 3:18Bavai - Or, “Binnui” Nehemiah 3:24; Nehemiah 10:9.The armoury at the turning of the wall - literally, “the armoury of the corner.” The northwestern corner of the special wall of the “city of David” seems to be intended. See Nehemiah 3:1 note.Nehemiah 3:20The other piece - Rather, “another piece.” The... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Nehemiah 3:19

Nehemiah 3:19. The going up to the armory Either to the house, or the forest of Lebanon, which was their armory from Solomon’s days, (Isaiah 22:8,) or to some other place, which, either before or since that time, had been used as another and less armory for common occasions. At the turning of the wall Or, at the corners. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Nehemiah 3:20

Nehemiah 3:20. Baruch earnestly repaired the other piece Did his work with eminent diligence and fervency; which is here noted to his commendation. And, it is probable, this good man’s zeal provoked many to take the more pains, and make the more haste. read more

Donald C. Fleming

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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Nehemiah 3:20

earnestly = zealously. This is said, to the everlasting memory, of Baruch. Proverbs 10:7 . door. Hebrew. pethach = entrance. Not same word as verses: Nehemiah 3:1 , Nehemiah 3:3 , Nehemiah 3:6 , Neh 1:13 , Neh 1:14 , Neh 1:15 . See longer note on Nehemiah 7:4 . read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Nehemiah 3:19

19. at the turning of the wall—that is, the wall across the Tyropoeligon, being a continuation of the first wall, connecting Mount Zion with the temple wall [BARCLAY]. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Nehemiah 3:1-32

1. The workers and their work ch. 3Eliashib (Nehemiah 3:1) was evidently the grandson of Jeshua, the high priest (Nehemiah 12:10; Ezra 3:2). Construction was an act of consecration because this was a project that God had ordained.Archaeologists continue to study the exact location of the wall at many places, as well as that of towers and gates. There is debate among them regarding various sites, as well as the total extent of the wall. Those who hold to a smaller city are "minimalists," [Note:... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 3:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 3:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 3:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Nehemiah 3:17-30

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Nehemiah 3:19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Nehemiah 3:20

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 3:1-32

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Nehemiah 3:20

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Nehemiah 3:19

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Nehemiah 3:1-32

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