Hammeah, The Tower Of
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient defensive tower on the northern wall of Jerusalem, identified in Nehemiah 12:39.
What is the meaning of Hammeah, The Tower Of in the Bible?
The Tower of Hammeah was a fortification on the northern wall of Jerusalem, mentioned in Nehemiah 12:39 as a point along the procession route. Its precise archaeological location remains unidentified, though it is generally associated with the area near the Tower of Hananel in the northern sector of the city walls.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this tower helps readers visualize the specific geographic route taken by the thanksgiving procession described in Nehemiah 12, clarifying the spatial organization of Jerusalem's defenses and the ceremonial movements of the community.
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Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.