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    Ophel

    עֹ֫פֶל

    Ophel was a fortified area in Jerusalem, located near the temple, and was inhabited by temple servants during the time of Nehemiah.

    Where the story of Ophel happensOphel, and 1 place the claims reach, framed to them: Ophel, Fish_Gate. 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.OphelFish_Gate
    Ophel, and 1 place the claims reach
    verses
    5
    first named
    2 Chronicles 27:3
    last named
    Nehemiah 11:21
    feature
    hill
    coordinates
    31.78°N · 35.24°E
    hill31.78°N · 35.24°E

    Ophel (OpenBible)

    The gazetteer records one identification, and no competing one.

    Description

    Ophel in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Ophel was a fortified area or hill in Jerusalem, located south of the temple mount. It is mentioned in connection with the construction and repair of Jerusalem's walls during the reigns of Jotham (2Chr. 27:3) and Manasseh (2Chr. 33:14). During the time of Nehemiah, the Ophel was inhabited by the temple servants, known as the Nethinim (Neh. 3:26; 11:21). The wall of the Ophel was repaired by the Nethinim and other workers during the rebuilding of Jerusalem's defenses under Nehemiah (Neh. 3:27). The Ophel likely served as a strategic and defensive area, protecting the temple complex and the southern part of the city.

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    Where to read it

    Every verse of the text carried here that names this entity — 5, across 2 books.

    1. 2 Chronicles2 verses

      27:333:14

    2. Nehemiah3 verses

      3:263:2711:21

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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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