CONTENTS
This Chapter is chiefly directed to record the names of those who arose to build the walls, and the order in which they proceeded in the work.
(1) В¶ Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel.
It is no small commendation of the priesthood, that we find the high priest putting his hand first to the work of the Lord. The sheep-gate led to the temple, and hence here their office particularly called them. And was not this typical of the ever blessed Jesus? His almighty hand must be first with all spiritual builders; for except the Lord build the house, they labour but in vain that build it. Psalms 127:1