Nehemiah 12:38

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The other company of those who gave thanks went to meet them, and I after them, with the half of the people, on the wall, above the tower of the furnaces, even to the broad wall,

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The Babylonian and Persian EmpiresThe Babylonian and Persian empires that carried Judah into exile and later allowed the return.

Historical maps are public-domain atlas plates, digitized by Wikimedia Commons.

The gates, towers, and walls identify Jerusalem’s restored defenses and route of the two thanksgiving processions, while the City

Places in this passage

Nehemiah 12:38 mentions Azmaveth, Broad Wall, City of David, Dung Gate, Ephraim Gate, Fish Gate, Fountain Gate, Gate of the Guard, Gate of Yeshanah, Geba, Jerusalem, Sheep Gate, Tower of Hananel, Tower of the Hundred, Tower of the Ovens and Water Gate.

Photo of Broad Wall — Broad Wall · Ian Scott

Photo of City of David — City of David · Avraham Graicer