Nehemiah 3:28
New International Version
Above the Horse Gate, the priests made repairs, each in front of his own house.

New Living Translation
Above the Horse Gate, the priests repaired the wall. Each one repaired the section immediately across from his own house.

English Standard Version
Above the Horse Gate the priests repaired, each one opposite his own house.

Berean Standard Bible
Above the Horse Gate, each of the priests made repairs in front of his own house.

King James Bible
From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.

New King James Version
Beyond the Horse Gate the priests made repairs, each in front of his own house.

New American Standard Bible
Above the Horse Gate the priests carried out repairs, each in front of his house.

NASB 1995
Above the Horse Gate the priests carried out repairs, each in front of his house.

NASB 1977
Above the Horse Gate the priests carried out repairs, each in front of his house.

Legacy Standard Bible
Above the Horse Gate the priests made repairs, each in front of his house.

Amplified Bible
Above the Horse Gate the priests made repairs, each one in front of his own house.

Christian Standard Bible
Each of the priests made repairs above the Horse Gate, each opposite his own house.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Each of the priests made repairs above the Horse Gate, each opposite his own house.

American Standard Version
Above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his own house.

Contemporary English Version
Some priests rebuilt the next section of the wall. They began working north of Horse Gate, and each one worked on a section in front of his own house.

English Revised Version
Above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his own house.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Above Horse Gate the priests made repairs. Each priest made repairs across from his own home.

Good News Translation
A group of priests built the next section, going north from the Horse Gate, each one building in front of his own house.

International Standard Version
The priests carried on repairs from above the Horse Gate as far as their own houses.

Majority Standard Bible
Above the Horse Gate, each of the priests made repairs in front of his own house.

NET Bible
Above the Horse Gate the priests worked, each in front of his house.

New Heart English Bible
Above the Horse Gate, the priests made repairs, everyone across from his own house.

Webster's Bible Translation
From above the horse-gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.

World English Bible
Above the horse gate, the priests made repairs, everyone across from his own house.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
From above the Horse Gate the priests have strengthened, each opposite his house.

Young's Literal Translation
From above the horse-gate have the priests strengthened, each over-against his house.

Smith's Literal Translation
From above the gate of horses held fast the priests, a man to the front of his house.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And upward from the horse gate the priests built, every man over against his house.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, upward from the horse gate, the priests built, each one opposite his own house.

New American Bible
Above the Horse Gate the priests carried out the work of repair, each opposite his own house.

New Revised Standard Version
Above the Horse Gate the priests made repairs, each one opposite his own house.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
From the entrance of the horse gate repaired the priests, every one opposite his own house.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
From the entrance of the Horse Gate the Priests fortified, each man next to his house.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his own house.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The priests repaired above the horse-gate, every man over against his own house.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Builders of the Walls
27And next to them, the Tekoites repaired another section, from a point opposite the great tower that juts out to the wall of Ophel. 28Above the Horse Gate, each of the priests made repairs in front of his own house. 29Next to them, Zadok son of Immer made repairs opposite his house, and next to him, Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, the guard of the East Gate, made repairs.…

Cross References
Nehemiah 2:17-18
Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned down. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we will no longer be a disgrace.” / I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work.

Nehemiah 4:6
So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.

Nehemiah 6:15-16
So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul. / When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and disheartened, for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God.

Ezra 4:1-5
When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles were building a temple for the LORD, the God of Israel, / they approached Zerubbabel and the heads of the families, saying, “Let us build with you because, like you, we seek your God and have been sacrificing to Him since the time of King Esar-haddon of Assyria, who brought us here.” / But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other heads of the families of Israel replied, “You have no part with us in building a house for our God, since we alone must build it for the LORD, the God of Israel, as Cyrus king of Persia has commanded us.” ...

Ezra 6:14-15
So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia. / And this temple was completed on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.

1 Kings 6:1
In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the house of the LORD.

1 Kings 9:15
This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon imposed to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, and the wall of Jerusalem, as well as Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer.

2 Chronicles 36:23
“This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may the LORD his God be with him, and may he go up.’”

Isaiah 58:12
Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will restore the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of the Streets of Dwelling.

Jeremiah 31:38-40
“The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate. / The measuring line will once again stretch out straight to the hill of Gareb and then turn toward Goah. / The whole valley of the dead bodies and ashes, and all the fields as far as the Kidron Valley, to the corner of the Horse Gate to the east, will be holy to the LORD. It will never again be uprooted or demolished.”

Zechariah 1:16
Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I will return to Jerusalem with mercy, and there My house will be rebuilt, declares the LORD of Hosts, and a measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.’

Zechariah 2:1-5
Then I lifted up my eyes and saw a man with a measuring line in his hand. / “Where are you going?” I asked. “To measure Jerusalem,” he replied, “and to determine its width and length.” / Then the angel who was speaking with me went forth, and another angel came forward to meet him ...

Matthew 16:18
And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.

Matthew 21:12-13
Then Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves. / And He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer.’ But you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’”

Mark 11:15-17
When they arrived in Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves. / And He would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. / Then Jesus began to teach them, and He declared, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’”


Treasury of Scripture

From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.

the horse

2 Kings 11:16
And they laid hands on her; and she went by the way by the which the horses came into the king's house: and there was she slain.

2 Chronicles 23:15
So they laid hands on her; and when she was come to the entering of the horse gate by the king's house, they slew her there.

Jeremiah 31:40
And the whole valley of the dead bodies, and of the ashes, and all the fields unto the brook of Kidron, unto the corner of the horse gate toward the east, shall be holy unto the LORD; it shall not be plucked up, nor thrown down any more for ever.

every one

Nehemiah 3:10,23
And next unto them repaired Jedaiah the son of Harumaph, even over against his house. And next unto him repaired Hattush the son of Hashabniah…

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Nehemiah 3
1. The names and order of those who built the wall














Above the Horse Gate
The "Horse Gate" is a significant location in the ancient city of Jerusalem. Historically, this gate was likely named for its proximity to the stables or the route used by horses, possibly for military purposes. In the context of Nehemiah's rebuilding efforts, the mention of the Horse Gate underscores the strategic importance of the city's defenses. The Hebrew word for "gate" (שַׁעַר, sha'ar) often symbolizes access and protection, indicating the necessity of securing entry points to maintain the city's safety and integrity. The phrase "above the Horse Gate" suggests a position of oversight and vigilance, reminding us of the spiritual call to be watchful and guard our hearts and communities against spiritual adversaries.

each of the priests
The involvement of the priests in the rebuilding process is noteworthy. Priests, in Hebrew (כֹּהֲנִים, kohanim), were primarily responsible for spiritual duties and temple services. Their participation in the physical labor of repairing the wall highlights the unity and shared responsibility among the people of Jerusalem. It reflects the biblical principle that spiritual leaders are not exempt from practical service and that all members of the community have a role in the work of restoration. This collaboration between spiritual and laypeople serves as an inspirational model for the church today, emphasizing the importance of unity and collective effort in fulfilling God's purposes.

made repairs
The act of making repairs (חָזַק, chazaq) involves strengthening, fortifying, and restoring what was broken. This word conveys a sense of determination and resilience. In the context of Nehemiah's project, it signifies the commitment to restore the physical and spiritual fortifications of Jerusalem. Theologically, this can be seen as a metaphor for the believer's life, where God calls us to repair and strengthen our spiritual walls through faith, prayer, and obedience. The process of repair is not just about physical restoration but also about spiritual renewal and revival.

in front of his own house
The phrase "in front of his own house" emphasizes personal responsibility and investment in the community's well-being. Each priest took charge of the section of the wall nearest to his dwelling, illustrating the principle that restoration begins at home. This personal involvement ensures that the work is done with care and diligence, as it directly affects one's own family and future. Spiritually, this teaches us that our primary ministry and responsibility start within our own households. By tending to our personal and familial spiritual health, we contribute to the strength and vitality of the broader community of faith. This principle encourages believers to prioritize their immediate sphere of influence while also participating in the larger mission of the church.

(28) From above the horse gate.--This gate was between the Temple and the palace, and the space from the wall of Ophel seems not to have needed repair.

Verse 28. - From above the horse gate. This was a gate in the eastern wall (Jeremiah 31:40) through which horses could enter the city. It probably adjoined the old palace, being at or near the "turning of the wall" mentioned in vers. 24, 25. Nehemiah seems here to return to the point quitted in ver. 26, and to proceed thence northwards in order to complete the entire circuit.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Above
מֵעַ֣ל ׀ (mê·‘al)
Preposition-m
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the Horse
הַסּוּסִ֗ים (has·sū·sîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5483: A swallow, swift (type of bird)

Gate,
שַׁ֣עַר (ša·‘ar)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate

each
אִ֖ישׁ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

of the priests
הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3548: Priest

made repairs
הֶחֱזִ֙יקוּ֙ (he·ḥĕ·zî·qū)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer

in front
לְנֶ֥גֶד (lə·ne·ḡeḏ)
Preposition-l
Strong's 5048: A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before

of his [own] house.
בֵּיתֽוֹ׃ (bê·ṯōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house


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