KJV ORIGINAL
From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Above the Horse Gate, the priests did repair work, each one working on the section in front of his own house.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The priests took responsibility for rebuilding the wall near their homes, showing personal investment in the community's restoration.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Nehemiah's detailed account of rebuilding Jerusalem's walls after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon. The Horse Gate was likely located on the eastern side of the city, and priests lived in this area near the temple. Each family or group was assigned a specific section of wall to rebuild, creating both accountability and personal investment in the project.
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