Nehemiah 3:27 cpdv — After him, the Tekoites built another measure in the opposite area, from the great and prominent tower to the wall of t…

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"After him, the Tekoites built another measure in the opposite area, from the great and prominent tower to the wall of the temple."

— Nehemiah 3:27, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Nehemiah 3 — Context

24

After him, Binnui, the son of Henadad, built another measure, from the house of Azariah, even to the bend and to the corner.

25

Palal, the son of Uzai, built, opposite the bend and the tower that projects from the high house of the king, that is, into the court of the prison. After him, Pedaiah, the son of Parosh, built.

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And the temple servants, who were living in Ophel, built to a point opposite the water gate, toward the east, and the tower that is prominent.

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After him, the Tekoites built another measure in the opposite area, from the great and prominent tower to the wall of the temple.

28

Then, upward from the horse gate, the priests built, each one opposite his own house.

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After them, Zadok, the son of Immer, built, opposite his own house. And after him, Shemaiah, the son of Shecaniah, the keeper of the east gate, built.

30

After him, Hananiah, the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun, the sixth son of Zalaph, built another measure. After him, Meshullam, the son of Berechiah, built, opposite his own storehouse. After him, Malchijah, the son of the goldsmith, built, even up to the house of the temple servants and of the sellers of small items, opposite the judgment gate, and even to the upper room of the corner.

Nehemiah 3:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 3:27 say?
Nehemiah 3:27 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “After him, the Tekoites built another measure in the opposite area, from the great and prominent tower to the wall of the temple.”
Where is Nehemiah 3:27 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 3:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 3, verse 27.
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 3:27.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 3:27 in?
Nehemiah 3:27 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 3:27?
Nehemiah 3:27 reads (CPDV): “After him, the Tekoites built another measure in the opposite area, from the great and prominent tower to the wall of the temple.” 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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