Dung-Gate
LocationsGeographical Setting
The Dung Gate was a southern entrance to the ancient walled city of Jerusalem, primarily used for the removal of waste and animal carcasses.
What is the meaning of Dung-Gate in the Bible?
The Dung Gate was a secondary entrance to the walled city of ancient Jerusalem, located on the southwestern section of the city fortifications.
SIGNIFICANCE
Its mention in the Book of Nehemiah provides archaeological insight into the city's defensive layout and waste management during the Persian period.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Dung-Gate (located near modern Old City of Jerusalem, near the Jaffa Gate) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Dung-Gate in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Dung-Gate clarify?
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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.
How to Cite This Entry
"Dung-Gate." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/dunggate/