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A Sobering Assessment
Nehemiah's nighttime journey took him past symbolic locations like the "Dung Gate," used for removing waste. Commentators explain that his route was a deliberate, firsthand inspection of the city's utter ruin. The walls were "broken down" and the gates were completely "consumed with fire," highlighting the massive task that lay ahead and the depth of Jerusalem's disgrace.
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Albert Barnes
On Nehemiah 2:13
18th Century
Theologian
The gate of the valley – A gate opening on the valley of Hinnom, which skirted Jerusalem to the west and south. The exact position is uncert…
Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 2:13
19th Century
Bishop
The gate of the valley, opening on Hinnom, to the south of the city. Nehemiah passed by “the dragon well,” nowhere else mentioned,…
John Gill
On Nehemiah 2:13
17th Century
Pastor
And I went out by night, by the gate of the valley
Where that formerly stood, for the gates had been burnt, and were…
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Matthew Henry
On Nehemiah 2:9–18
17th Century
Minister
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 …