Covered Way
LocationsGeographical Setting
A covered passageway or gallery within the Temple complex in Jerusalem, referenced in 2 Kings 16:18.
What is the meaning of Covered Way in the Bible?
A gallery belonging to the temple, mentioned in 2 Kings 16:18, with scholarly opinions differing on its specific function. It may have served as a sheltered area for the king during Sabbath services, a space for public instruction, or a protected route for priests entering the sanctuary.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the Covered Way clarifies the architectural layout of the Second Temple and reveals how royal and priestly functions were integrated into the sacred space, providing context for the reforms of King Ahaz.
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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.