Corner Gate
LocationsGeographical Setting
A structural opening in the northeastern section of the ancient Jerusalem city wall, identified in biblical texts as a point of repair and fortification.
What is the meaning of Corner Gate in the Bible?
The Corner Gate was a defensive entrance situated in the northeastern corner of Jerusalem's city wall, referenced exclusively in Nehemiah 3:31 as a landmark for the restoration efforts led by the priests.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this gate clarifies the specific geographic scope of the wall repairs described in Nehemiah, illustrating the strategic importance of the city's northeastern defenses and the involvement of religious leadership in civic infrastructure.
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Source Attribution
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.