Lexical Definition
עֹפֶל ʻÔphel (o'-fel) Ophel N:N--L
the same as עֹפֶל
Ophel.
- § Ophel = "hill"
- Ophel, a ridge in Jerusalem
1) a ridge of hills in Jerusalem, fortified for defense of the city
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| לָעֹ֔פֶל | the Ophel | 2Chr.33.14 |
| הָעֹֽפֶל | Ophel | Neh.3.27 |
| הָעֹ֛פֶל | Ophel | 2Chr.27.3 |
| בָּעֹ֑פֶל | on Ophel | Neh.3.26 • Neh.11.21 |
| Ωφέλ | of Ophel | LXX.2Chr.27.3 |
| Ωφάλ | Ophel | LXX.Neh.3.26 |
| Οφλά | Ophel | LXX.Neh.11.21 |
| Οφέλ | Ophel | LXX.2Chr.33.14 |
| Αφλά | of Ophel | LXX.Neh.3.27 |
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Ophel • A fortified area in Jerusalem
Ophel was a fortified area in Jerusalem, located near the temple, and was inhabited by temple servants during the time of Nehemiah.
- A location in Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלַ͏ִם first mentioned at 2Ch.27.3;
- only referred to as Ophel עֹפֶל.
Ophel was a fortified area or hill in Jerusalem, located south of the temple mount. It is mentioned in connection with the construction and repair of Jerusalem's walls during the reigns of Jotham (2 Chr. 27:3) and Manasseh (2 Chr. 33:14). During the time of Nehemiah, the Ophel was inhabited by the temple servants, known as the Nethinim (Neh. 3:26; 11:21). The wall of the Ophel was repaired by the Nethinim and other workers during the rebuilding of Jerusalem's defenses under Nehemiah (Neh. 3:27). The Ophel likely served as a strategic and defensive area, protecting the temple complex and the southern part of the city.
All entries for Ophel: עֹפֶל