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Nehemiah 3:26

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 3:26 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Nehemiah 3:26 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that li..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Nehemiah 3:26 — KJV

“Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out. dwelt...: or, which dwelt in Ophel, repaired unto Ophel: or, tower”

— Nehemiah 3:26 (KJV)

Nehemiah 3:26 in Context — About the Book of Nehemiah

Nehemiah is the Bible's project-management masterclass soaked in prayer. A royal cupbearer hears Jerusalem's walls are rubble, weeps, fasts, prays — then rebuilds them in fifty-two days despite ridicule and threats. Every chapter shows prayer and practical action working as one.

Prayer & actionRebuilding what is brokenLeadershipOpposition & perseveranceThe joy of the Lord
Explore the full Book of Nehemiah — all 13 chapters →

Cross-References for Nehemiah 3:26

“After him repaired Malchiah the goldsmith's son unto the place of the Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate Miphkad, and to the going up of the corner. going...: or, corner chamber”

Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:26: nethinims, place, over

“Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning of the wall, and fortified them. fortified: or, repaired”

Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:26: moreover, over, gate

“And the gate of the inner court was over against the gate toward the north, and toward the east; and he measured from gate to gate an hundred cubits.”

Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:26: over, against, gate

“The chambers were in the thickness of the wall of the court toward the east, over against the separate place, and over against the building.”

Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:26: place, over, against

“After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his house. After him repaired also Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the east gate.”

Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:26: over, against, gate

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey