John Gill Commentary Nehemiah 3:20

John Gill Commentary

Nehemiah 3:20

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
John Gill
John Gill

John Gill Commentary

Nehemiah 3:20

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired another portion, from the turning [of the wall] unto the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest." — Nehemiah 3:20 (ASV)

After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired the other piece Towards and next to that Ezer the last builder mentioned had repaired; and this he did "earnestly", or in anger as the word signifies, being angry with himself or others that there was any backwardness shown to the work; and therefore, with all haste and eagerness imaginable, attended to it:

from the turning of the wall ; see the preceding verse:

unto the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest ; of whom see (Nehemiah 3:1) , now either his house was upon the wall, or that part of the wall that was right against the door of his house is here meant.