Nehemiah 3:3

"Next to him the men of Jericho built. Next to them Zaccur the son of Imri built."

Key Reflection

This passage highlights a collaborative effort in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls, with local inhabitants like the men of Jericho and individuals such as Zaccur the son of Imri contributing their labor. Their involvement symbolizes unity and shared responsibility in restoring both physical and spiritual structures within the community.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The fish gate -The gate through which fish from the Jordan and the Sea of Galilee entered Jerusalem; a gate in the north wall, a little to the east of the modern Damascus gate. Locks -The word used (here and inNehemiah 3:6,Nehemiah 3:13-15) is thought to mean rather a “cross-bar” than a lock, while that translated “bars” is regarded as denoting the “hooks” or “catches” which held the cross-bar at its two ends.

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