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A Model of Unified Work
While this verse simply names two men repairing a specific gate, commentators like Matthew Henry see a powerful spiritual principle at work. The entire project of rebuilding the wall was a unified effort where each person took responsibility for their assigned section. This serves as a model for the church today, encouraging believers to set aside petty disputes and personal interests to work together for the common good and the advancement of God's kingdom.
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Nehemiah
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18th Century
Theologian
The old gate — Either the modern Damascus gate, the main entrance to the city on the north side; or a gate a little further eastward.
19th Century
Bishop
The old gate. —Not mentioned elsewhere: probably that of Damascus; but (by a conjectural addition to the text) it has been transla…
17th Century
Pastor
Moreover, the old gate repaired Jehoiada, the son of Paseah,
and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah
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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…