Ophel

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(hill). A fortified hill in Jerusalem (2 Chron. 27:3; Neh. 3:26; 11:21).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

A part of Jerusalem, first mentioned in 2 Chronicles 27:3, where it is said that Jotham built much “on the wall of Ophel.” Manasseh in his building, “compassed about Ophel and raised it up a very great height” (2 Chron. 33:14). On the return from exile the Nethinim dwelt there (Neh. 3:26-27; Neh. 11:21). It is supposed to have been at the S.E. corner of Jerusalem, outside the present walls, near the Virgin’s fountain. The same word is translated “tower” in 2 Kings 5:24, as in the margin of some of the above passages.

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Transliteration:
`Ophel
Phonic:
o’-fel
Meaning:
the same as 6076; Ophel, a ridge in Jerusalem
KJV Usage:
Ophel

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

swelling: tumor: mound

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Hill; tower; elevated place; darkness:―a hill in Jerusalem, 2 Chron. 27:3. {Clivus}