Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 12:27-43
DEDICATION OF THE WALL OF JERUSALEM, Nehemiah 12:27-43. All the details and genealogical lists from chapter vii up to this point were, in some sense, preparatory to the dedication of the walls of the holy city. Upon the completion of the walls the Jews’ enemies were humiliated, and devised crafty measures to put Nehemiah in fear. Nehemiah 6:15-19. Thereupon Nehemiah at once proceeded to organize and consolidate the new community, and to thoroughly provide for their civil and religious... read more
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Nehemiah 12:37
the fountain gate: Nehemiah 2:14, Nehemiah 3:15, Nehemiah 3:16 the stairs: Jerusalem was built on very uneven ground, some hills being enclosed within the walls, there was a necessity, therefore, for steps, by which to ascend and descend; probably similar to what is seen in the city of Bristol. Nehemiah 3:15, 2 Samuel 5:7-1 Samuel : water gate: Nehemiah 3:26, Nehemiah 8:1, Nehemiah 8:3, Nehemiah 8:16 read more