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Strengthening, Not Just Rebuilding
Commentators note that the "thousand cubits" (about 1,500 feet) of wall repaired by this group was an unusually long section. This likely indicates that this portion of the wall was less damaged and primarily needed strengthening rather than a complete rebuild from the ground up. This highlights the builders' practical wisdom in assessing the work and allocating effort efficiently.
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Nehemiah
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Albert Barnes
On Nehemiah 3:13
18th Century
Theologian
Zanoah lay west of Jerusalem, at the distance of about 10 miles (Joshua 15:34, note).
Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 3:13
19th Century
Bishop
A thousand cubits. —Not so much “built” as “strengthened.” This comparatively large space—mentioned in round numbers—had probably …
John Gill
On Nehemiah 3:13
17th Century
Pastor
The valley gate repaired Hanun
Of which see (Nehemiah 2:13) ,
and the inhabitants of …
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Matthew Henry
On Nehemiah 3:1–32
17th Century
Minister
The work was divided so that everyone might know what they had to do and attend to it, with a desire to excel, yet without contention or separate i…