Dung; Dung Gate
LocationsGeographical Setting
The Dung Gate was a specific entrance to the ancient city of Jerusalem, situated in the southwestern corner of the Old City walls.
What is the meaning of Dung; Dung Gate in the Bible?
The Dung Gate served as the primary exit point for waste removal from Jerusalem, located in the southwestern sector of the city walls. Its name derives directly from its function in transporting refuse, including animal dung, out of the city limits to designated disposal areas.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing the Dung Gate clarifies the practical urban planning of ancient Jerusalem and explains specific biblical references to waste disposal, such as the removal of sin offerings outside the camp, providing context for ritual purity laws and the physical layout of the city during the Second Temple period.
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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.