Nehemiah 3:19

19 Next to him repaired Etzer the son of Yeshua, the ruler of Mitzpah, another portion, over against the ascent to the armory at the turning [of the wall].

Nehemiah 3:19 Meaning and Commentary

Nehemiah 3:19

And next to him repaired Ezer, the son of Jeshua, the ruler
of Mizpah
Either of another Mizpah, or of the other half of Mizpah, ( Nehemiah 3:15 )

another piece;
or a second piece; one of the two pieces; for another is mentioned in the next verse:

over against the going up to the armoury, at the turning [of the wall];
the western wall towards the south, near to which was a place where armour was laid up; perhaps the same with the tower of David, to which there is an allusion in ( Song of Solomon 4:4 ) .

Nehemiah 3:19 In-Context

17 After him repaired the Levites, Rechum the son of Bani. Next to him repaired Hashavyah, the ruler of half the district of Ke`ilah, for his district.

18 After him repaired their brothers, Bavvai the son of Henadad, the ruler of half the district of Ke`ilah.

19 Next to him repaired Etzer the son of Yeshua, the ruler of Mitzpah, another portion, over against the ascent to the armory at the turning [of the wall].

20 After him Barukh the son of Zakkai earnestly repaired another portion, from the turning [of the wall] to the door of the house of Elyashiv the Kohen Gadol.

21 After him repaired Meremot the son of Uriyah the son of Hakkotz another portion, from the door of the house of Elyashiv even to the end of the house of Elyashiv.