1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Nehemiah 3:26 | And the Nathinites dwelt in Ophel, as far as over-against the water-gate toward the east, and the tower that stood out. | Ophel. A very strong tower. See 2 Paralipomenon 27:3., and 33:14. --- East of the great court of the temple, from which it was not remote, as Esdras here harangued the people, 2 Esdras 12:36., and 3 Esdras 8:1. Out of the gate was a pond of water, (Calmet) for the service of the temple. (Menochius) |