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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
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.”
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