New International Version over the Gate of Ephraim, the Jeshanah Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate. At the Gate of the Guard they stopped. New Living Translation then past the Ephraim Gate to the Old City Gate, past the Fish Gate and the Tower of Hananel, and on to the Tower of the Hundred. Then we continued on to the Sheep Gate and stopped at the Guard Gate. English Standard Version and above the Gate of Ephraim, and by the Gate of Yeshanah, and by the Fish Gate and the Tower of Hananel and the Tower of the Hundred, to the Sheep Gate; and they came to a halt at the Gate of the Guard. Berean Standard Bible over the Gate of Ephraim, the Jeshanah Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate. And they stopped at the Gate of the Guard. Berean Literal Bible And above the Gate of Ephraim, and above the Gate of Jeshanah, and above the Gate of the Fish, and the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, and up to the Gate of the Sheep, and they stood by the Gate of the Guard. King James Bible And from above the gate of Ephraim, and above the old gate, and above the fish gate, and the tower of Hananeel, and the tower of Meah, even unto the sheep gate: and they stood still in the prison gate. New King James Version and above the Gate of Ephraim, above the Old Gate, above the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate; and they stopped by the Gate of the Prison. New American Standard Bible and above the Gate of Ephraim, by the Ancient Gate, by the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate; and they stopped at the Gate of the Guard. NASB 1995 and above the Gate of Ephraim, by the Old Gate, by the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate; and they stopped at the Gate of the Guard. NASB 1977 and above the Gate of Ephraim, by the Old Gate, by the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate, and they stopped at the Gate of the Guard. Legacy Standard Bible and above the Gate of Ephraim, by the Old Gate, by the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate; and they stood at the Gate of the Guard. Amplified Bible and above the Gate of Ephraim, and by the Old Gate, by the Fish Gate, by the Tower of Hananel and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate; and they stopped at the Gate of the Guard. Berean Annotated Bible over the Gate of Ephraim (doubly fruitful), the Jeshanah (storage) Gate (the Old City Gate), the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel (God has favored), and the Tower of the Hundred (hundred), as far as the Sheep Gate. And they stopped at the Gate of the Guard. Christian Standard Bible above the Ephraim Gate, and by the Old Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, to the Sheep Gate. They stopped at the Gate of the Guard. Holman Christian Standard Bible above the Gate of Ephraim, and by the Old Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, to the Sheep Gate. They stopped at the Gate of the Guard. American Standard Version and above the gate of Ephraim, and by the old gate, and by the fish gate, and the tower of Hananel, and the tower of Hammeah, even unto the sheep gate: and they stood still in the gate of the guard. Contemporary English Version Ephraim Gate, Old Gate, Fish Gate, Hananel Tower, Hundred Tower, and on to Sheep Gate. Finally, we stopped at Gate of the Guard, English Revised Version and above the gate of Ephraim, and by the old gate, and by the fish gate, and the tower of Hananel, and the tower of Hammeah, even unto the sheep gate: and they stood still in the gate of the guard. GOD'S WORD® Translation then past Ephraim Gate, over Old Gate and Fish Gate, and by the Tower of Hananel and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as Sheep Gate. The choir stopped at Guard's Gate. Good News Translation and from there we went past Ephraim Gate, Jeshanah Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, to the Sheep Gate. We ended our march near the gate to the Temple. International Standard Version and from above the Ephraim Gate, above the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate. They stopped at the Guard Gate. NET Bible over the Ephraim Gate, the Jeshanah Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, to the Sheep Gate. They stopped at the Gate of the Guard. New Heart English Bible and above the Ephraim Gate, and by the Jeshanah Gate, and by the Fish Gate, and the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, and as far as the Sheep Gate. And they stood still in the Gate of the Guard. Webster's Bible Translation And from above the gate of Ephraim, and above the old gate, and above the fish-gate, and the tower of Hananeel, and the tower of Meah, even to the sheep-gate: and they stood still in the prison-gate. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleover the Gate of Ephraim, the Jeshanah Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate. And they stopped at the Gate of the Guard. World English Bible and above the gate of Ephraim, and by the old gate, and by the fish gate, the tower of Hananel, and the tower of Hammeah, even to the sheep gate; and they stood still in the gate of the guard. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand from beyond the Gate of Ephraim, and by the Old Gate, and by the Fish Gate, and the Tower of Hananeel, and the Tower of Meah, and to the Sheep Gate—and they have stood at the Prison Gate. Berean Literal Bible And above the Gate of Ephraim, and above the Gate of Jeshanah, and above the Gate of the Fish, and the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, and up to the Gate of the Sheep, and they stood by the Gate of the Guard. Young's Literal Translation and from beyond the gate of Ephraim, and by the old-gate, and by the fish-gate, and the tower of Hananeel, and the tower of Meah, and unto the sheep-gate -- and they have stood at the prison-gate. Smith's Literal Translation And from above to the gate of Ephraim, and over the old gate, and over the gate of fishes, and the tower of Hananeel, and the tower of Meah, and even to the sheep gate: and, they stood in the gate of the prison. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd above the gate of Ephraim, and above the old gate, and above the fish gate and the tower of Hananeel, and the tower of Emath, and even to the flock gate: and they stood still in the watch gate. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible then past the Ephraim Gate to the Mishneh Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Hundred Tower, as far as the Sheep Gate. They came to a halt at the Prison Gate. New Revised Standard Version and above the Gate of Ephraim, and by the Old Gate, and by the Fish Gate and the Tower of Hananel and the Tower of the Hundred, to the Sheep Gate; and they came to a halt at the Gate of the Guard. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd from above the gate of Ephraim, as far as the old gate to the fish gate; and from the tower of Hananeel, as far as the great tower, even to the sheep gate; and they stood still in the great gate. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And higher than the Gate of Aphreim, unto the Ancient Gate and unto the Fish Gate, and from the tower of Khananeil unto the high tower and unto the Gate of the Garden, and they stood in the Great Gate. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and above the gate of Ephraim, and by the gate of the old city and by the fish gate, and the tower of Hananel, and the tower of Hammeah, even unto the sheep gate; and they stood still in the gate of the guard. Brenton Septuagint Translation of Ephraim, and to the fish-gate, and by the tower of Anameel, and as far as the sheep-gate. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Dedication of the Wall…38The second thanksgiving choir proceeded to the left, and I followed it with half the people along the top of the wall, past the Tower of the Ovens to the Broad Wall, 39over the Gate of Ephraim, the Jeshanah Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate. And they stopped at the Gate of the Guard. 40The two thanksgiving choirs then stood in the house of God, as did I, along with the half of the officials accompanying me,… Cross References over the Gate of Ephraim, 2 Kings 14:13 There at Beth-shemesh, Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Ahaziah. Then Jehoash went to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate—a section of four hundred cubits. 2 Chronicles 25:23 There at Beth-shemesh, Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz. Then Jehoash brought him to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate—a section of four hundred cubits. the Jeshanah Gate, 2 Chronicles 13:19 Abijah pursued Jeroboam and captured some cities from him: Bethel, Jeshanah, and Ephron, along with their villages. Nehemiah 3:6 The Jeshanah Gate was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. the Fish Gate, Nehemiah 3:3 The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. 2 Chronicles 33:14 After this, Manasseh rebuilt the outer wall of the City of David from west of Gihon in the valley to the entrance of the Fish Gate, and he brought it around the hill of Ophel and heightened it considerably. He also stationed military commanders in all the fortified cities of Judah. Zephaniah 1:10 On that day,” declares the LORD, “a cry will go up from the Fish Gate, a wail from the Second District, and a loud crashing from the hills. the Tower of Hananel, Jeremiah 31:38 “The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate. Zechariah 14:10 All the land from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem will be turned into a plain, but Jerusalem will be raised up and will remain in her place, from the Benjamin Gate to the site of the First Gate to the Corner Gate, and from the Tower of Hananel to the royal winepresses. and the Tower of the Hundred, Nehemiah 3:1 At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall. 2 Chronicles 26:9 Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, the Valley Gate, and the angle in the wall, and he fortified them. as far as the Sheep Gate. John 5:2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool with five covered colonnades, which in Hebrew is called Bethesda. John 10:7 So He said to them again, “Truly, truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. And they stopped at the Gate of the Guard. 2 Kings 11:19 He took with him the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, the guards, and all the people of the land, and they brought the king down from the house of the LORD and entered the royal palace by way of the Gate of the Guards. Then Joash took his seat on the royal throne, 2 Kings 11:6 a third shall be at the gate of Sur, and a third at the gate behind the guards. You are to take turns guarding the temple— Nehemiah 2:13-15 So I went out at night through the Valley Gate toward the Well of the Serpent and the Dung Gate, and I inspected the walls of Jerusalem that had been broken down and the gates that had been destroyed by fire. / Then I went on to the Fountain Gate and the King’s Pool, but there was no room for the animal under me to get through; / so I went up the valley by night and inspected the wall. Then I headed back and reentered through the Valley Gate. Treasury of Scripture And from above the gate of Ephraim, and above the old gate, and above the fish gate, and the tower of Hananeel, and the tower of Meah, even to the sheep gate: and they stood still in the prison gate. the gate of Ephraim. Nehemiah 8:16 So the people went forth, and brought them, and made themselves booths, every one upon the roof of his house, and in their courts, and in the courts of the house of God, and in the street of the water gate, and in the street of the gate of Ephraim. 2 Kings 14:13 And Jehoash king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Jehoash the son of Ahaziah, at Bethshemesh, and came to Jerusalem, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim unto the corner gate, four hundred cubits. the old. Nehemiah 3:6 Moreover the old gate repaired Jehoiada the son of Paseah, and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, and the locks thereof, and the bars thereof. the fish gate. Nehemiah 3:3 But the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build, who also laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof. Zephaniah 1:10 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD, that there shall be the noise of a cry from the fish gate, and an howling from the second, and a great crashing from the hills. the tower. Nehemiah 3:1 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. Jeremiah 31:38 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that the city shall be built to the LORD from the tower of Hananeel unto the gate of the corner. the sheep. Nehemiah 3:32 And between the going up of the corner unto the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants. John 5:2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. the prison. Nehemiah 3:25,31 Palal the son of Uzai, over against the turning of the wall, and the tower which lieth out from the king's high house, that was by the court of the prison. After him Pedaiah the son of Parosh… Jeremiah 32:2 For then the king of Babylon's army besieged Jerusalem: and Jeremiah the prophet was shut up in the court of the prison, which was in the king of Judah's house. Jump to Previous Doorway Ephraim E'phraim Far Fish Fish-Gate Gate Guard Halt Hammeah Hananeel Hananel Hanan'el Hundred Meah Prison Sheep Sheep-Gate Stood Stopped Tower Wall WatchmenJump to Next Doorway Ephraim E'phraim Far Fish Fish-Gate Gate Guard Halt Hammeah Hananeel Hananel Hanan'el Hundred Meah Prison Sheep Sheep-Gate Stood Stopped Tower Wall WatchmenNehemiah 12 1. The priests and the Levites which came up with Zerubbabel.10. The succession of high priests. 22. Certain chief Levites. 27. The solemnity of the dedication of the walls. 44. The offices of priests and Levites appointed in the temple. over the Gate of Ephraim, This gate stood on Jerusalem’s northern side, facing the region once associated with Ephraim. Its place in the procession marked the restored unity of the people gathered in Jerusalem from throughout the land. 2Ki 14:13 There at Beth-shemesh, Jehoash king of Israel captured… the Jeshanah Gate, Also called the Old Gate, or Jeshanah (“old”), it formed part of the northern defenses and represented the city’s ancient boundaries, now repaired after the exile. 2Ch 13:19 Abijah pursued Jeroboam and captured some cities from him… the Fish Gate, Located along the northern wall near the commercial district, it served merchants who brought fish and other goods into Jerusalem. Its restoration showed that ordinary life and commerce had returned to the city. Neh 3:3 The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah.… the Tower of Hananel, This tower guarded a vulnerable section of the northern wall. Its name, meaning “God is gracious,” recalled the Lord’s gracious care over Jerusalem as the city’s defenses were rebuilt. Jer 31:38 “The days are coming,” declares the LORD,… and the Tower of the Hundred, Another major defensive tower, it strengthened the northern approach to the city. The repaired walls and towers testified to the security God had given His people after years of ruin. Neh 3:1 At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest… as far as the Sheep Gate. Near the temple area, this gate was used to bring sheep into the city for sacrifice. Its location connected the restored city with the renewed worship taking place at the temple. Jhn 5:2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool… And they stopped at the Gate of the Guard. Also known as the Muster Gate, it likely stood near an area used for military inspection or civic oversight. The procession ended there as the people completed their public act of thanksgiving for Jerusalem’s restoration. 2Ki 11:19 He took with him the commanders of hundreds, the Carites,… Persons / Places / Events 1. Gate of EphraimThis gate was likely named after the tribe of Ephraim, one of the tribes of Israel. It was a significant entry point into Jerusalem. 2. Jeshanah Gate Also known as the Old Gate, it was one of the gates of Jerusalem, possibly indicating an ancient or original entrance. 3. Fish Gate This gate was named for its proximity to the fish market or because fish were brought through it from the Mediterranean Sea. 4. Tower of Hananel A significant tower in the northern wall of Jerusalem, often associated with the defense and fortification of the city. 5. Tower of the Hundred Another defensive structure, possibly named for a military unit stationed there or its height. 6. Sheep Gate This gate was used for bringing sheep into the city, particularly for sacrifices at the temple. 7. Gate of the Guard A gate associated with the security and protection of the city, possibly where guards were stationed. Teaching Points Restoration and RenewalJust as Nehemiah led the people in rebuilding the physical walls of Jerusalem, God calls us to participate in spiritual restoration and renewal in our lives and communities. Community and Cooperation The rebuilding of the walls required the cooperation of many people. In the same way, the body of Christ is called to work together in unity for the kingdom of God. Dedication to God The dedication of the walls signifies the importance of dedicating our work and achievements to God, recognizing His sovereignty and provision. Spiritual Defense The gates and towers symbolize the need for spiritual defenses in our lives, such as prayer, scripture, and fellowship, to guard against spiritual attacks. Historical and Spiritual Legacy Understanding the historical context of these gates and towers can deepen our appreciation for the spiritual legacy we inherit and are called to pass on. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Nehemiah 12:39?2. How does Nehemiah 12:39 illustrate the importance of organized worship in community? 3. What role do the gates in Nehemiah 12:39 play in spiritual symbolism? 4. How can we apply Nehemiah's dedication to worship in our daily lives? 5. What connections exist between Nehemiah 12:39 and other biblical passages on worship? 6. How does Nehemiah 12:39 encourage us to prioritize communal worship today? 7. What is the significance of the locations mentioned in Nehemiah 12:39 for biblical history? 8. How does Nehemiah 12:39 reflect the importance of worship in ancient Jerusalem? 9. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Nehemiah 12:39? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 12? (39) The gate of Ephraim.--Not mentioned in the process of repairing, as having remained comparatively intact with part of the "broad wall."Nehemiah 12:39 traces a joyful circuit over key gates and towers, each spot echoing a facet of God’s faithfulness—restoration, continuity, everyday provision, protection, vigilance, atonement, and guardianship. By literally marching the choir along the northern wall, Scripture shows a people publicly weaving every part of city life into worship. The verse assures believers today that when God rebuilds what was broken, He surrounds it with grace, summons praise in ordinary places, and stands guard over the future He secures. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew overוּמֵעַ֣ל (ū·mê·‘al) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the Gate לְשַֽׁעַר־ (lə·ša·‘ar-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate of Ephraim, אֶ֠פְרַיִם (’ep̄·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 669: Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory the Jeshanah Gate, הַיְשָׁנָ֜ה (hay·šā·nāh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 3466: Jeshanah -- a city near Bethel the Fish הַדָּגִ֗ים (had·dā·ḡîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1709: A fish Gate, שַׁ֨עַר (ša·‘ar) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate the Tower וּמִגְדַּ֤ל (ū·miḡ·dal) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4026: A tower, a rostrum, a, bed of flowers of Hananel, חֲנַנְאֵל֙ (ḥă·nan·’êl) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2606: God is gracious', a tower in Jerusalem and the Tower וּמִגְדַּ֣ל (ū·miḡ·dal) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4026: A tower, a rostrum, a, bed of flowers of the Hundred, הַמֵּאָ֔ה (ham·mê·’āh) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3968: A tower on the northern wall of Jerusalem as far וְעַ֖ד (wə·‘aḏ) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while as the Sheep הַצֹּ֑אן (haṣ·ṣōn) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock Gate. שַׁ֣עַר (ša·‘ar) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate And they stopped וְעָ֣מְד֔וּ (wə·‘ā·mə·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations at the Gate שַׁ֣עַר (ša·‘ar) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate of the Guard. הַמַּטָּרָֽה׃ (ham·maṭ·ṭā·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4307: A guard, ward, prison, target, mark Additonal Resources Nehemiah 12:39 Blue Letter BibleNehemiah 12:39 Bible Gateway Nehemiah 12:39 Bible.com Nehemiah 12:39 NIV |
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