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Eliashib = God restores. The son of Joiakim, the son of Jeshua (Compare Neh_12:10). He was earnest in material work, but negligent of what was spiritual (See Neh_13:4, Neh_13:7).
the sheep gate. Near the present St. Stephen's gate, at north-east corner of Temple area. So called because the sheep for sacrifice were brought in here. Compare Joh_5:2. This was the point of beginning and ending. See App-59.
doors. Hebrew. dal = a door or gate hanging on hinges; not the same word as Neh_3:20.
Hananeel. Compare Neh_12:39. The partial fulfillment of Jer_31:38, which stretches on to what is still future. Compare Zec_14:10. The two towers were on either side of the sheep gate.