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    Broad Wall

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    The Broad Wall was a section of Jerusalem's wall rebuilt during Nehemiah's time.

    Where the story of Broad Wall happensWhere the gazetteer locates Broad Wall, framed to them: Broad_Wall. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.Broad_Wall
    Where the gazetteer locates Broad Wall
    verses
    2
    first named
    Nehemiah 3:8
    last named
    Nehemiah 12:38
    feature
    structure
    coordinates
    31.78°N · 35.23°E
    structure31.78°N · 35.23°E

    Broad Wall (OpenBible)

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    Broad Wall in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    The Broad Wall was a section of Jerusalem's city wall mentioned in the book of Nehemiah. During Nehemiah's rebuilding of the city walls, repairs were made to the Broad Wall by Hananiah son of Shelemiah and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph (Nehemiah 3:8). The wall's exact location is not specified, but it was likely a significant defensive structure, possibly wider or more substantial than other parts of the wall.

    Later, during the dedication of the completed wall, two choirs proceeded in opposite directions along the top of the wall. One choir went past the Broad Wall to the Ephraim Gate (Nehemiah 12:38), indicating that the Broad Wall was located in the northern part of the city, possibly near the Temple area.

    The Broad Wall's construction and repair were part of Nehemiah's efforts to restore Jerusalem's defenses and rebuild the city after the Babylonian exile. Its mention in the Bible highlights the importance of fortifications in ancient cities and the significance of Nehemiah's work in revitalizing Jerusalem.

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    1. Nehemiah2 verses

      3:812:38

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    ElsewhereJerusalemThe capital of Israel, a holy city for three religionsElsewhereEgyptAncient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and ExodusElsewhereJordanA river and region, significant in Israel's history

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