Overview
The Bible addresses ophel across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Chronicles and Nehemiah. Closely related themes include Kings, Manasseh, Nethinims and Tekoah. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David.
Key Bible verses about ophel
Old Testament
2 Chronicles
He built the high gate of the house of the LORD, and on the wall of Ophel he built much. Ophel: or, the tower
Now after this he built a wall without the city of David, on the west side of Gihon, in the valley, even to the entering in at the fish gate, and compassed about Ophel, and raised it up a very great height, and put captains of war in all the fenced cities of Judah. Ophel: or, the tower
Nehemiah
Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out. dwelt: or, which dwelt in Ophel, repaired unto Ophel: or, tower
After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lieth out, even unto the wall of Ophel.
People in the Bible and ophel
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying ophel for yourself
- Begin with 2 Chronicles 27:3, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 2 Chronicles and Nehemiah each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of David and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Kings, Manasseh, Nethinims and Tekoah.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about ophel?
The Bible addresses ophel across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Chronicles and Nehemiah. Closely related themes include Kings, Manasseh, Nethinims and Tekoah. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David.
How many Bible verses are about ophel?
The Bible references ophel in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention ophel?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 2 Chronicles 27:3: “He built the high gate of the house of the LORD, and on the wall of Ophel he built much. Ophel: or, the tower”
Which people in the Bible are associated with ophel?
David.
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