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Strengthening Weak Spots
Commentators Charles Ellicott and John Gill note that the Hebrew word for "repaired" in this verse literally means "strengthened." This suggests that this particular section of the wall was not completely demolished but was weakened and in need of reinforcement. The builders adapted their methods to the specific needs of each part of the wall.
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Nehemiah
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Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 3:4
19th Century
Bishop
Repaired. —Literally, strengthened; as before it was built.
John Gill
On Nehemiah 3:4
17th Century
Pastor
And next unto them repaired Meremoth, the son of Uriah, the son
of Koz
And the men un…
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…