Nehemiah 3:26 bbe — (Now the Nethinim were living in the Ophel, as far as the place facing the water doorway to the east, and the tower whi…

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"(Now the Nethinim were living in the Ophel, as far as the place facing the water doorway to the east, and the tower which comes out.)"

— Nehemiah 3:26, Bible in Basic English

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Nehemiah 3 — Context

23

After them came Benjamin and Hasshub, opposite their house. After them Azariah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, made good the wall by the house where he himself was living.

24

After him Binnui, the son of Henadad, was working on another part, from the house of Azariah as far as the turning of the wall and the angle.

25

Palal, the son of Uzai, made good the wall opposite the angle and the tower which comes out from the higher part of the king's house, by the open space of the watch. After him was Pedaiah, the son of Parosh.

26

(Now the Nethinim were living in the Ophel, as far as the place facing the water doorway to the east, and the tower which comes out.)

27

After him the Tekoites were making good another part, opposite the great tower which comes out, and up to the wall of the Ophel.

28

Further on, past the horse doorway, the priests were at work, every one opposite his house.

29

After them Zadok, the son of Immer, was working opposite his house. And after him Shemaiah, the son of Shecaniah, the keeper of the east door.

Nehemiah 3:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 3:26 say?
Nehemiah 3:26 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “(Now the Nethinim were living in the Ophel, as far as the place facing the water doorway to the east, and the tower which comes out.)”
Where is Nehemiah 3:26 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 3:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 3, verse 26.
Who wrote Nehemiah?
Nehemiah is traditionally attributed to Nehemiah (largely from his memoirs). It was written c. 445–425 BC.
What is the book of Nehemiah about?
Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, leads the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls against fierce opposition. The book combines stirring leadership with covenant renewal, ending with reform of priesthood, sabbath, and intermarriage.
What are the major themes of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah explores themes including Leadership, Prayer, Rebuilding, Opposition, Covenant Renewal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Nehemiah 3:26.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 3:26 in?
Nehemiah 3:26 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Nehemiah 3:26?
Nehemiah 3:26 reads (BBE): “(Now the Nethinim were living in the Ophel, as far as the place facing the water doorway to the east, and the tower which comes out.)” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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