Nehemiah 12:28
“And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain country round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Also from the house of Gilgal,.... Which likewise was in a champaign country in the plains of Jericho, Deu 11:30,
and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The plain country round about Jerusalem - Perhaps the valleys of Hinnom and Jehoshaphat, which enclose Jerusalem on…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Nehemiah 12:27-43
We have read of the building of the wall of Jerusalem with a great deal of fear and trembling; we have here an account…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the plain country R.V. the plain. Marg. -Or, circuit". The word here used, -the kikkar," is technically applied to the…