Nehemiah 12:39

Verse 39

39. Gate of Ephraim In the northern wall, opening out in the direction of Ephraim’s territory. See on 2 Kings 14:13.

Old gate… sheep gate See Plan, page 444, and notes on Nehemiah 3:1; Nehemiah 3:3; Nehemiah 3:6.

Stood still in the prison gate Came to a halt at that point. The position of the prison gate is uncertain, but was probably near the southwestern corner of the temple area, and not far from the water gate, where the other procession halted. See on Nehemiah 12:37.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 39

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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