Ophel in the Bible

Meaning: a tower; darkness; small white cloud

Exact Match

Moreover the Nethinim dwelling in Ophel, repaired unto the place opposite the water gate toward the east, and the tower that projects out.

Verse ConceptsGatesNamed GatesTemple Assistants

After them the Tekoites repaired another section, opposite the great tower that lies out, even unto the wall of Ophel.

Verse ConceptsBuilding Jerusalem's Wall

Thematic Bible



Later on, Manasseh reinforced the outer wall to the City of David on the west side overlooking the Gihon Valley as far as the Fish Gate. He encircled the Ophel, raising it to a great height.

Jotham constructed the Upper Gate of the LORD's Temple and did extensive work on the wall of Ophel.

(Now the Temple Servants were living on the Ophel as far as the Water Gate that faces eastward with its prominent tower.) Next to Pedaiah, the Tekoites repaired another section from the prominent tower as far as the wall of the Ophel.


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