Parallel Verses New International Version I said to them, "The gates of Jerusalem are not to be opened until the sun is hot. While the gatekeepers are still on duty, have them shut the doors and bar them. Also appoint residents of Jerusalem as guards, some at their posts and some near their own houses." King James Bible And I said unto them, Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun be hot; and while they stand by, let them shut the doors, and bar them: and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his watch, and every one to be over against his house. Darby Bible Translation And I said to them that the gates of Jerusalem should not be opened until the sun was hot, and that they should shut the doors and bar them while they stood by; and that there should be appointed watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his watch, and every one over against his house. World English Bible I said to them, "Don't let the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun is hot; and while they stand guard, let them shut the doors, and you bar them: and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, everyone in his watch, with everyone near his house." Young's Literal Translation and I say to them, 'Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened till the heat of the sun, and while they are standing by let them shut the doors, and fasten, and appoint guards of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, each in his guard, and each over-against his house.' Nehemiah 7:3 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleUntil the sun be hot - The meaning of this is, the gates were not to be opened before sunrise, and always shut at sunset. This is the custom to the present day in many of the cities of the East if a traveler arrives after sunset, he finds the gates shut; and on no consideration will they open them till the next morning, so that those who come late are obliged to lodge in the plain, or under the walls. Every one - over against his house - Each was obliged to guard that part of the wall that was opposite to his own dwelling. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Let not the gates (This is, the gates were not to be opened till sun-rise, and to be shut at sun-set; which is still the custom in many cities of the East. If a traveller arrives after sun-set, he finds the gates shut, and on no consideration will they open them till morning.) every one to be Nehemiah 3:23,28-30 After him repaired Benjamin and Hashub over against their house... Library "Take My Yoke Upon You, and Learn of Me," &C. Matt. xi. 20.--"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me," &c. Self love is generally esteemed infamous and contemptible among men. It is of a bad report every where, and indeed as it is taken commonly, there is good reason for it, that it should be hissed out of all societies, if reproaching and speaking evil of it would do it. But to speak the truth, the name is not so fit to express the thing, for that which men call self love, may rather be called self hatred. Nothing is more pernicious to a man's … Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning Influences that Gave Rise to the Priestly Laws and Histories Cross References Nehemiah 7:2 I put in charge of Jerusalem my brother Hanani, along with Hananiah the commander of the citadel, because he was a man of integrity and feared God more than most people do. Nehemiah 7:4 Now the city was large and spacious, but there were few people in it, and the houses had not yet been rebuilt. Psalm 147:13 He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses your people within you. Jump to Previous Appoint Appointed Bar Doors Gates Guard Hot House Inhabitants Jerusalem Opened Shut Stand Sun Watch WatchesJump to Next Appoint Appointed Bar Doors Gates Guard Hot House Inhabitants Jerusalem Opened Shut Stand Sun Watch WatchesLinks Nehemiah 7:3 NIVNehemiah 7:3 NLT Nehemiah 7:3 ESV Nehemiah 7:3 NASB Nehemiah 7:3 KJV Nehemiah 7:3 Bible Apps Nehemiah 7:3 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 7:3 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 7:3 French Bible Nehemiah 7:3 German Bible Nehemiah 7:3 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |