Nehemiah 7:3
gates <08179> [Let not the gates.]
This is, the gates were not to be opened till sun-rise, and to be shut at sun-set; which is still the custom in many cities of the East. If a traveller arrives after sun-set, he finds the gates shut, and on no consideration will they open them till morning.
some ....... some .... homes <0376 01004> [every one to be.]
Nehemiah 8:4
towering ... platform <04026> [pulpit. Heb. tower. Maaseiah.]
Malkijah <04441> [Malchiah.]
Hashum <02828> [Hashum.]
Meshullam <04918> [Meshullam.]
