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Ophel

Ophel (Biblical Place • Jerusalem • 31.777°N, 35.235°E): Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Chr 27:3 , 2 Chr 33:14 , Neh 3:26 , Neh 3:27 , Neh 11:21 (identified with Jerusalem ). It is closely linked with Tophel (Biblical Place • 30.937°N, 35.617°E): Ancient biblical location referenced in Deut 1:1 .

Connected Genealogical Figures & Lineage

Onan (Generation 24 • Child of Judah ): ( Genesis 38:2-4 , Genesis 46:12 , 1 Chronicles 2:3 , Genesis 38:9-10 ) Onan did what was displeasing in the sight of the Lord, so He took his life. ( Genesis 38:10 ) (mentioned in Genesis 38 , Genesis 46 , Numbers 26 ) Shem (Generation 11 • Messianic Line • Child of Noah ): ( Genesis 5:32 , 1 Chronicles 1:4 , Luke 3:36 ) • ( Genesis 11:10-11 ) Shem was the oldest of Noah 's sons (Shem is older than Japheth - Genesis 10:21 , Ham is the youngest son- Genesis 9:22-24 ) (mentioned in Genesis 5 , Genesis 6 , Genesis 7 ) Othniel (Generation 27 • Child of Kenaz ): ( Joshua 15:17 , Judges 3:9 ) Othniel judged Israel 40 years: 1409-1369 BCE ( Judges 3:11 ). (mentioned in Joshua 15 , Judges 1 , Judges 3 ) Ner (or Abiel ) (Generation 28 • Child of Jeiel ): ( 1 Chronicles 9:36 )Ner may have been given the name 'Abiel' (Father of G-d) in 1 Samuel 9:2 because he was the Leverite father of Kish 's (his elder brother) son whom he named Kish . (mentioned in 1 Samuel 9 , 1 Samuel 14 , 1 Samuel 26 )

Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture

Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Ophel (Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Chr 27:3 , 2 Chr 33:14 , Neh 3:26 , Neh 3:27 , Neh 11:21 (identified with Jerusalem ).) Tophel (Ancient biblical location referenced in Deut 1:1 .) Ophir (Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Kgs 9:28 , 1 Kgs 10:11 , 1 Kgs 22:48 , 1 Chr 29:4 , 2 Chr 8:18 , 2 Chr 9:10 (identified with India ).) Ophni (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 18:24 .) 3D Sanctuary Reconstructions: First Temple Period Jerusalem Scale Model — Topographical scale model of royal Jerusalem during the First Temple period (Iron Age II) from the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem, illustrating the City of David spur, the Ophel , the Kidron and Tyropoeon valleys, and Solomon's Temple complex crowning Mount Moriah .

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Nehemiah 11:21 : "But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel : and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims."; 2 Chronicles 27:3 : "He built the high gate of the house of the Lord, and on the wall of Ophel he built much."; Nehemiah 3:27 : "After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lieth out, even unto the wall of Ophel.". Related canonical books and chapters: Deuteronomy (Old Testament • 34 Chapters), 2 Samuel 17 ( 2 Samuel • Chapter 17 (29 verses)), Nehemiah (Old Testament • 13 Chapters).

Connected Topics & Entities Book/Chapter Verse Person Place Lexicon Theology Commentary

Topics, People & Places (36)

Ophel
99% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • Jerusalem • 31.777°N, 35.235°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Chr 27:3 , 2 Chr 33:14 , Neh 3:26 , Neh 3:27 , Neh 11:21 (identified with Jerusalem ).

Tophel
99% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 30.937°N, 35.617°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Deut 1:1 .

Interactive 3D Museum Scale Model • 2 Samuel 5 & 1 Kings 6–9

Topographical scale model of royal Jerusalem during the First Temple period (Iron Age II) from the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem , illustrating the City of David spur, the Ophel , the Kidron and Tyropoeon valleys, and Solomon's Temple complex crowning Mount Moriah .

Deuteronomy
99% Old Testament
Old Testament • 34 Chapters

Deuteronomy (Old Testament, 34 chapters). Key figures: Moses , Jacob/Israel , Laban , Moab , Abram/Abraham , Isaac . Key places: Jordan , Paran , Tophel , Laban , Hazeroth , Dizahab . Opens with: "These be the words which Moses spake unto all Israel on this side Jordan in the wilderness, in the plain over against the Red sea, between P..."

2 Samuel 17
99% Chapter
2 Samuel • Chapter 17 (29 verses)

Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night: And I will come upon him while he is weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will ... Mentions: David , Jacob/Israel , Dan , Zadok , Jonathan , Bahurim , Jerusalem , Jordan , Mahanaim .

Nehemiah
99% Old Testament
Old Testament • 13 Chapters

Nehemiah (Old Testament, 13 chapters). Key figures: Judah , Jacob/Israel , Moses , Asaph , Berechiah , Zadok . Key places: Jerusalem , Jericho , Gibeon , Mizpah 3 , Zanoah 1 , Keilah . Opens with: "The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace,..."

2 Chronicles 27
99% Chapter
2 Chronicles • Chapter 27 (9 verses)

Jotham was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem . His mother's name also was Jerusha, the daughter of Zadok . And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his father Uzziah did: howbeit he ent... Mentions: Jotham , Zadok , Azariah (or Uzziah), Judah , Ammonites , Jerusalem , Ophel , Ammon .

2 Chronicles 33
99% Chapter
2 Chronicles • Chapter 33 (25 verses)

Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem : But did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, like unto the abominations of the heathen, whom the Lord had cast out before the children of Israel . For he built again th... Mentions: Manasseh , Jacob/Israel , Hezekiah , David , Solomon , Jerusalem , Assyria , Babylon , Gihon 2 , Ophel .

Deuteronomy 1
99% Chapter
Deuteronomy • Chapter 1 (46 verses)

These be the words which Moses spake unto all Israel on this side Jordan in the wilderness, in the plain over against the Red sea, between Paran , and Tophel , and Laban , and Hazeroth , and Dizahab . (There are eleven days' journey from Horeb by the way of mount Seir unto Kadesh –barn... Mentions: Moses , Jacob/Israel , Laban , Moab , Abram/Abraham , Jordan , Paran , Tophel , Hazeroth .

Nehemiah 11
99% Chapter
Nehemiah • Chapter 11 (36 verses)

And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem : the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities. And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem. N... Mentions: Judah , Jacob/Israel , Benjamin , Azariah (or Uzziah ), Zechariah , Jerusalem, Solomon's , Immer , Ophel , Dibon 1 .

Nehemiah 3
97% Chapter
Nehemiah • Chapter 3 (32 verses)

Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel. And next unto him builded the men of Jericho . And next... Mentions: Berechiah , Zadok , Uzziel , Rephaiah , Malchijah , Jericho , Gibeon , Mizpah 3 , Jerusalem , Zanoah 1 .

Onan
76% Gen 24
Generation 24 • Child of Judah

( Genesis 38:2-4 , Genesis 46:12 , 1 Chronicles 2:3 , Genesis 38:9-10 ) Onan did what was displeasing in the sight of the Lord, so He took his life. ( Genesis 38:10 )

Ophir
75% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • India • 22.000°N, 77.000°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Kgs 9:28 , 1 Kgs 10:11 , 1 Kgs 22:48 , 1 Chr 29:4 , 2 Chr 8:18 , 2 Chr 9:10 (identified with India ).

Ophni
71% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 31.962°N, 35.215°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 18:24 .

Joel
71% Old Testament
Old Testament • 3 Chapters

Joel (Old Testament, 3 chapters). Key figures: Joel, Jacob/Israel , Judah , Jehoshaphat , Esau ( Edom ). Key places: Zion , Eden , Jerusalem , Tyre , Philistia , Shittim . Opens with: "The word of the Lord that came to Joel the son of Pethuel...."

Shem
70% Messianic Line
Generation 11 • Messianic Line • Child of Noah

( Genesis 5:32 , 1 Chronicles 1:4 , Luke 3:36 ) • ( Genesis 11:10-11 ) Shem was the oldest of Noah 's sons (Shem is older than Japheth - Genesis 10:21 , Ham is the youngest son- Genesis 9:22-24 )

Ophrah 1
70% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 31.954°N, 35.299°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 18:23 , 1 Sam 13:17 .

Othniel
69% Gen 27
Generation 27 • Child of Kenaz

( Joshua 15:17 , Judges 3:9 ) Othniel judged Israel 40 years: 1409-1369 BCE ( Judges 3:11 ).

Ophrah 2
68% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 32.609°N, 35.288°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Judg 6:11 , Judg 6:24 , Judg 8:27 , Judg 8:32 , Judg 9:5 .

Shual
68% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • Ophrah 1 • 31.954°N, 35.299°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Sam 13:17 (identified with Ophrah 1 ).

Ner (or Abiel)
67% Gen 28
Generation 28 • Child of Jeiel

( 1 Chronicles 9:36 )Ner may have been given the name 'Abiel' (Father of G-d) in 1 Samuel 9:2 because he was the Leverite father of Kish 's (his elder brother) son whom he named Kish .

ὀφειλέτης
opheiletes
G3781 Greek
a debtor

a debtor. Primary meaning: a debtor. Strong's: an ower, i.e. person indebted; figuratively, a delinquent; morally, a transgressor (against God). Lexical nuances: a debtor : c. gen. (of the amount), Mt 18:24 . Metaph., of obligation or duty in general, with reference to favours received or injury done, etc.: Mt 6:12 , Ro 1:14 8:12 15:27 , Ga 5:3 ; of sinners, in relation to God (= Heb. חַיָּב ; cf. Si (He) 8:5 ( 6 )), Lk 13:4 .†

Ephesians
67% New Testament
New Testament • 6 Chapters

Ephesians (New Testament, 6 chapters). Key figures: Yeshua the Messiah , Jacob/Israel . Key places: Ephesus . Opens with: "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus , and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:..."

Aphik
66% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • Aphek 1 • 34.066°N, 35.866°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Judg 1:31 (identified with Aphek 1 ).

Obadiah
66% Old Testament
Old Testament • 1 Chapters

Obadiah (Old Testament, 1 chapters). Key figures: Obadiah, Esau ( Edom ), Teman , Jacob/Israel , Judah , Joseph . Key places: Edom, Esau, Teman , Jerusalem , Zion , Ephraim . Opens with: "The vision of Obadiah. Thus saith the Lord God concerning Edom; We have heard a rumour from the Lord, and an ambassador is sent among the he..."

ὀφείλημα
opheilema
G3783 Greek
that which is owed, a debt

that which is owed, a debt. Primary meaning: that which is owed, a debt. Strong's: something owed, i.e. (figuratively) a due; morally, a fault. Lexical nuances: that which is owed , a debt : Ro 4:4 ; metaph. (as Aram. חוֺבָא , חוֺב ), of sin as a debt, Mt 6:12 .†

Shuthelah
65% Gen 25
Generation 25 • Child of Ephraim

Shuthelah is a biblical figure in Generation 25, child of Ephraim . ( Numbers 26:35 , 1 Chronicles 7:20 )

Jephunneh
64% Gen 25
Generation 25 • Child of Shelah

Caleb is the son of Jephunneh ( Numbers 13:6 ) who was a Kenizzite ( Numbers 32:12 ) of the tribe of Judah ( Numbers 13:6 ). Kenizzites were Canaanites ( Genesis 15:18-21 ). Judah 's first wife, Shua, was a Canaanite woman( Genesis 28:2 , 12 ). She bore him Er, Onan , and Shelah ( 1 Chronicles 2:3 ) but Er and Onan died. Ergo, it is likely Caleb is descended from Shelah .

Peleg
64% Messianic Line
Generation 15 • Messianic Line • Child of Eber (or Heber)

( Genesis 10:25 , 1 Chronicles 1:19 , Luke 3:35 , Genesis 11:18-19 ) The first person of Scripture's genealogies to die after the Flood was someone born after the Flood : Peleg.

Obadiah
64% Gen 42
Generation 42 • Child of Azel

( 1 Chronicles 9:44 ) Is this the prophet Obadiah of the book of Obadiah in Scripture?

Eber (or Heber)
63% Messianic Line
Generation 14 • Messianic Line • Child of Shelah

( Genesis 10:24 , 1 Chronicles 1:18 , Luke 3:35 , Genesis 11:17-18 ) Eber/Heber is the person who became the father of the Hebrews . Abram was the first to be called a Hebrew in Scripture ( Genesis 14:13 ).

Caleb
63% Gen 26
Generation 26 • Child of Jephunneh

Caleb is the son of Jephunneh ( Numbers 13:6 ) who was a Kenizzite ( Numbers 32:12 ) of the tribe of Judah ( Numbers 13:6 ). Kenizzites were Canaanites ( Genesis 15:18-21 ). Judah 's first wife (Shua's daughter) was a Canaanite woman( Genesis 38:2 , 12 ). She bore him Er, Onan , and Shelah ( 1 Chronicles 2:3 ) but Er and Onan died. Ergo, it is likely Caleb is descended from Shelah .

Azel
63% Gen 41
Generation 41 • Child of Eleasah

Azel is a biblical figure in Generation 41, child of Eleasah , parent of Azrikam , Bocheru , Ishmael , Sheariah , Obadiah . ( 1 Chronicles 9:43 )

Zephaniah
63% Old Testament
Old Testament • 3 Chapters

Zephaniah (Old Testament, 3 chapters). Key figures: Zephaniah, Amariah , Josiah , Amon , Judah , Baal . Key places: Jerusalem , Baal , Gaza , Ashkelon , Ashdod , Ekron . Opens with: "The word of the Lord which came unto Zephaniah the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah , the son of Hizkiah, in the days of..."

Ishmael
62% Gen 21
Generation 21 • Child of Abram/Abraham

( Genesis 16:16 , 1 Chronicles 1:28 , Genesis 25:17 ) Ishmael became an archer ( Genesis 21:20 ).

Abram/Abraham
62% Messianic Line
Generation 20 • Messianic Line • Child of Terah

( Genesis 11:26 , 1 Chronicles 1:26-27 , Luke 3:34 , Genesis 25:7-10 ) G-d renamed Abram to Abraham ( Genesis 17:5 ). Abram was the first person called 'Hebrew' in the Bible ( Genesis 14:13 ). Abram was born 1948 years from the creation of the world.

Scripture Passages (24)

But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel : and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims.

He built the high gate of the house of the Lord, and on the wall of Ophel he built much.

After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lieth out, even unto the wall of Ophel .

Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel , unto the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out.

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 .

And they came to Ophir , and fetched from thence gold, four hundred and twenty talents, and brought it to king Solomon .

And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, was as if a man had enquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.

The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel : and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

2 Samuel 17:23 (KJV)
2 Samuel 17 KJV

And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his ass, and arose, and gat him home to his house, to his city, and put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father.

Now an omer is the tenth part of an ephah.

And the spoilers came out of the camp of the Philistines in three companies: one company turned unto the way that leadeth to Ophrah , unto the land of Shual :

Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, and the gold of Ophir as the stones of the brooks.

And Ophir , and Havilah , and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan .

And the prince of the tribe of the children of Naphtali , Pedahel the son of Ammihud .

It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir , with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.

Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said,

of the sons of Joab, Obadiah . Abadias son of Jehiel. Jezelus, and with him two hundred and twelve men:

Elpaal’s sons were Eber , Misham, Shemed, Beriah , and Shema . Shemed built the towns of Ono and Lod and the small towns around Lod . Beriah and Shema were the leaders of the families living in Aijalon . They forced the people who lived in Gath to leave.

And Huram sent him by the hands of his servants ships, and servants that had knowledge of the sea; and they went with the servants of Solomon to Ophir , and took thence four hundred and fifty talents of gold, and brought them to king Solomon .

Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek : and the Israelites pitched by a fountain which is in Jezreel .

And this is the writing that was written, MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN.

Of Asher ; Pagiel the son of Ocran.

And I said to her, What aileth you? Tell me.

For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf.

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