Nehemiah 3:26
temple servants <05411> [Nethinims.]
who ... living <03427> [dwelt, etc. or, which dwelt in Ophel, repaired unto. Ophel. or, the tower.]
Water <04325> [the water.]
The water gate is supposed to have been that by which the Nethinim brought in water for the use of the temple.
Nehemiah 3:29
son ............ son <01121> [the son.]
Shecaniah <07935> [Shechaniah.]
East Gate <08179 04217> [the east gate.]
Nehemiah 12:37
Fountain Gate ............................... Gate <08179 05869> [the fountain gate.]
steps <04609> [the stairs.]
Jerusalem was built on very uneven ground, some hills being enclosed within the walls, there was a necessity, therefore, for steps, by which to ascend and descend; probably similar to what is seen in the city of Bristol.
Gate .............................. Water Gate <08179 04325> [water gate.]
