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By the spring gate, and straight before them, they went up by the stairs of the city of David, at the ascent of the wall, above the house of David, even to the water gate eastward.
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A Path of Remembrance
Commentators explain that the procession's route was highly symbolic. By ascending 'the stairs of the city of David' and passing 'above the house of David,' the people were physically connecting their act of rededication to their nation's royal and spiritual history. Their journey along the new wall intentionally retraced the steps of their heritage as they moved toward the temple.
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Nehemiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Above the house of David - This choir or procession went above (or beyond) the old palace of David, following the line described in ([Refere…
19th Century
Anglican
The dedication of the wall. From this point on, Nehemiah speaks in his own person.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And at the fountain gate, which was over against them Of which see (Nehemiah 2:14) and which was to the …
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