Ophel, the southern spur of the temple hill, having a wall of its own (Nehemiah 3:27), might be reckoned either in Jerusalem or outside…

The leaders in the country.

But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel
An high place or tower on the wall of Jerusalem, see (2 Chronicles 27:3…

In all ages, people have preferred their own ease and advantage to the public good. Even the profe ors of religion too commonly seek their own, and…