The priests who had lands in the Jordan valley seem to be intended by the men of the plain, hak-kikkar, "the plain," without further addition, having always that meaning in Scripture. We have already heard that the men of Jericho were engaged in the work ( Nehemiah 3:2 ). read more
The other piece - Rather, “another piece” (as in Nehemiah 3:19, Nehemiah 3:21, Nehemiah 3:27, Nehemiah 3:30). It is conjectured that a verse has fallen out in which Malchijah’s and Hashub’s “first piece” was mentioned.The tower of the furnaces - Either a tower at the northwestern angle of the city; or, midway in the western wall. The origin of the name is uncertain. read more
Zanoah lay west of Jerusalem, at the distance of about 10 miles (Joshua 15:34 note). read more
The “pool of Siloah” lies at the southwestern foot of the temple hill, near the lower end of the Tyropoeon. It appears to have been at all times beyond the line of the city wall, but was perhaps joined to the city by a fortification of its own.The king’s gardens - See 2 Kings 25:4 note.The stairs - A flight of steps, still to be seen, led from the low valley of the Tyropoeon up the steep sides of Ophel to the “city of David,” which it reached probably at a point not far south of the temple. read more
Beth-zur - Now Beit-sur, on the road from Jerusalem to Hebron Joshua 15:58.By “the sepulchres of David” must be understood the burial place in which David and the kings his descendants to the time of Hezekiah were interred. This was an excavation in the rock, in the near vicinity of the temple Ezekiel 43:7-9, and on its western side. The position of the burial-place was well known until the destruction of the city by Titus; but modern research has not yet discovered it.The pool - Probably that... read more
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
Nehemiah 3:12. Shallum, the ruler of the half part, &c. That is, of the other half of Jerusalem: see on Nehemiah 3:9. He and his daughters Who were either heiresses or rich widows, and caused part to be done at their charges. read more
Nehemiah 3:14-16. Beth-haccerem A town or territory, the government whereof was divided between two persons. The wall of the pool of Siloah That part of the wall which was directly against that pool. After him repaired Nehemiah One of the same name, but not of the same family, with the writer of this book. Over against the sepulchres of David The place which David appointed for his own sepulchre, and the sepulchres of his successors, the kings of Israel and Judah. To the pool that... read more
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
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The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 3:21
Meremoth's first piece is mentioned in Nehemiah 3:4 . The second piece cannot have been very long, since it only extended along a portion of the high priest's house. read more