Nehemiah 3:1
The Scripture
(1) Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Nehemiah describes the people’s determination to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls, yet their work is interrupted by a warning from the king of Assyria. The chapter also highlights their fear for their own safety and their reliance on God’s protection.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Nehemiah 12:10Nehemiah 13:28Nehemiah 12:39John 5:2Nehemiah 12:30Deuteronomy 20:5Psalms 30:1Proverbs 3:6Proverbs 3:9Jeremiah 31:38Zechariah 14:10
Related verses (shared words)
Nehemiah 12:39Zechariah 14:10Song of Solomon 7:4Ezekiel 46:9Numbers 7:1II Chronicles 30:24