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Eliashib and the priests dedicate the Sheep Gate while builders repair the adjoining wall.
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Nehemiah 3:1-5

The Sheep Gate Is Dedicated

A Heart to Work · Nehemiah 3

Story guide: The high priest and many neighboring crews begin at the Sheep Gate, though the nobles of Tekoa refuse the work.

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1Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brothers the priests, and they built the Sheep Gate. They consecrated it and set up its doors; they consecrated it as far as the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Tower of Hananel.

2And next to him the men of Jericho built, and next to them Zaccur the son of Imri built.

3The sons of Hassenaah built the Fish Gate; they roofed it and set up its doors, its bolts, and its bars.

4And next to them Meremoth son of Uriah, son of Hakkoz, made repairs; and next to them Meshullam son of Berechiah, son of Meshezabel, made repairs; and next to them Zadok son of Baana made repairs.

5And next to them the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles would not put their necks to the work of their lords.

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