From above R.V. Above. The word implies that the dwellingplaces of the priests stood on higher ground.

the horse gate This gate is mentioned 2 Kings 11:16; 2 Chronicles 23:15; Jeremiah 31:40, where it seems to be described as the easternmost portion of Jerusalem overlooking the valley of Kedron. It must have led to the S.E. corner of the Temple courts. It has been suggested that its name is derived from the horses dedicated to the sun by idolatrous kings of Judah (2 Kings 23:11). It was probably a little south of the modern -golden gate."

over against his house R.V. over against his own house, as in Nehemiah 3:29.

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