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26 to a point opposite the Water Gate on the east and the projecting tower. 27 After him the Tekoites repaired the adjoining section opposite the great projecting tower as far as the wall of Ophel.

28 Above the Horse Gate the priests carried out repairs, each one opposite his own house.[a]

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  1. Nehemiah 3:28 Nehemiah’s plan was masterful in that everyone willing and able could participate. Here we read that each priest worked on the portion opposite their house ensuring good work being done without traveling a distance.

26 and the temple servants(A) living on the hill of Ophel(B) made repairs up to a point opposite the Water Gate(C) toward the east and the projecting tower. 27 Next to them, the men of Tekoa(D) repaired another section, from the great projecting tower(E) to the wall of Ophel.

28 Above the Horse Gate,(F) the priests made repairs, each in front of his own house.

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