And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.
Study Helps
Interpretation
When Nehemiah had considered the matter, he told the Jews that God had put it into his heart to build the wall of Jerusalem. He does not undertake to do it without them.
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This thought runs through Nehemiah 2:12-16.
Glossary
- Jerusalem Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
- Dragon Spring Place
- Biblical spring. Modern identification: Bir Ayub.
- Dung Gate Place
- Biblical gate. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
- Valley Gate Place
- Biblical gate. Modern identification: Jerusalem.