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Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brothers the priests, and they built the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even to the tower of Hammeah they sanctified it, to the tower of Hananel.
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Leadership by Example
Commentators highlight that the rebuilding began with Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests. By taking the lead in this practical, demanding work, they set a powerful example for all the people of Israel, inspiring unity and encouraging participation in the great task.
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Nehemiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Eliashib (compare the marginal reference) was the grandson of Joshua, the high priest contemporary with Zerubbabel.
The sheep gate – …
19th Century
Anglican
Then Eliashib. —The account begins with due honour to the high priest and the priesthood.
The sheep gate w…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests This was the gran…
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