2Ch_27:3 He built the high gate of the house of the LORD, and on the wall of Ophel he built much.
Ver. 3. He built the high gate.] See 2Ki_15:35.
And on the wall of Ophel.] This was, saith Adrichomius, a tower of exceeding great height, quasi nube caput inserens, seeming to reach to the very clouds; it was also a strong fort near unto the temple; the habitation of the Nethinims. {Neh_3:26; Neh_11:21} It was burnt by Titus’ soldiers. See 2Ch_36:19.