Verse 1
Eliashib = God restores. The son of Joiakim, the son of Jeshua (Compare Nehemiah 12:10 ). He was earnest in material work, but negligent of what was spiritual (See Nehemiah 13:4 , Nehemiah 13:7 ).
the sheep gate. Near the present St. Stephen's gate, at north-east corner of Temple area. So called because the sheep for sacrifice were brought in here. Compare John 5:2 . This was the point of beginning and ending. See App-59 .
doors. Hebrew. dal = a door or gate hanging on hinges; not the same word as Nehemiah 3:20 .
Hananeel. Compare Nehemiah 12:39 . The partial fulfillment of Jeremiah 31:38 , which stretches on to what is still future. Compare Zechariah 14:10 . The two towers were on either side of the sheep gate.
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