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    Tower of the Ovens

    תַּנּוּר+H4026I

    The Tower of the Ovens, a tower in Jerusalem's wall, rebuilt during Nehemiah's restoration of the city (Neh. 3:11; 12:38).

    Where the story of Tower of the Ovens happensTower of the Ovens, and 1 place the claims reach, framed to them: Tower_of_the_Ovens, 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.Tower_of_the_OvensBroad_Wall
    Tower of the Ovens, and 1 place the claims reach
    verses
    2
    first named
    Nehemiah 3:11
    last named
    Nehemiah 12:38
    feature
    structure

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    Tower of the Ovens in the text

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    The Tower of the Ovens, also known as the Tower of the Furnaces, is mentioned twice in the book of Nehemiah in the context of rebuilding Jerusalem's walls. In Nehemiah 3:11, it is recorded that Malchijah, the son of Harim, and Hasshub, the son of Pahath-Moab, repaired another section of the wall, including the Tower of the Ovens. The tower is mentioned again in Nehemiah 12:38, where it is listed among the landmarks along the route of the dedication procession for the newly rebuilt walls. The exact location of the Tower of the Ovens is not specified, but it was likely situated on the western side of Jerusalem, possibly near the Valley Gate. The name "Tower of the Ovens" suggests that the tower may have been associated with baking or cooking facilities, perhaps serving as a place where the temple bread was prepared or where the city's inhabitants baked their bread.

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    1. Nehemiah2 verses

      3:1112:38

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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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