Nehemiah 3:8

“Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, of the goldsmiths, etc.] Or Tzorephim, which, according to Jarchi, was the name of a family so called from their trade and business: next unto him also repaired Hananiah the son of one of the apothecaries; or confectioners, which also might be the name of a family so called for the same reason: and they fortified Jerusalem unto the broad wall; which reached from the gate of Ephraim to the corner gate, which was broken down by Joash, king of Israel, but was rebuilt so strong by Uzziah, king of Judah, that it stood firm to this time; wherefore these men repaired up to it, but left that as they found it; (see <142523>2 Chronicles 25:23 26:9),…”

“they fortified Jerusalem unto the broad wall--or, "double wall," extending from the gate of Ephraim to the corner gate, four hundred cubits in length, formerly broken down by Joash, king of Israel [Ch2 25:23], but afterwards rebuilt by Uzziah [Ch2 26:9], who made it so strong that the Chaldeans, finding it difficult to demolish, had left it standing.”

“Fortified - It is not said, they repaired, but they fortified it, either because this part of the wall was less demolished than the other, and therefore they needed not to repair it, but only to make it stronger: or, to note their extraordinary care and diligence, that they would not only repair it, but make it stronger than ever. Nehemiah 3:9”

“3:8 The Broad Wall was located in the newer, western section of the city.”

“the goldsmiths: Neh 3:31, Neh 3:32; Isa 46:6 of the apothecaries: Gen 50:2; Exo 30:25; Ecc 10:1 fortified: or, left the broad wall: Neh 12:38 Nehemiah 3:9”