Ophel

Fortification in the southeast portion of ancient Jerusalem high above the slopes of the Brook Kidron. It was strengthened by Jotham (2 Chr 27:3) and Manasseh (2 Chr 33:14). During the repair of the Jerusalem wall during Nehemiah, the temple servants lived here.

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Ophel

Type: Wall
Hebrew name: עֹפֶל
Means: mound
Name today:
Mentioned in GT: 5 times
Mentioned in NT: 0 times
Position: 31.774422, 35.236385
Height above sea level: 709m

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References (5)

Mentioned in total 5 times in the Bible:
2 Chron. 27:3, 2 Chron. 33:14, Neh. 3:26, Neh. 3:27, Neh. 11:21

Identification

8/10. Archaeological evidence and tradition point to the identification of this place, but there are also other potential locations.

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