Fish Gate
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient entrance to the northern wall of Jerusalem, identified in biblical texts as a point of access for fish merchants and a location for public proclamation.
What is the meaning of Fish Gate in the Bible?
The Fish Gate was a northern entrance to the ancient city of Jerusalem, referenced in Nehemiah 3:3 and 12:39, and likely situated near the Temple Mount's northern perimeter.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the Fish Gate's location helps readers visualize the specific routes taken by Nehemiah's workers during the wall's reconstruction and clarifies the logistical organization of post-exilic Jerusalem.
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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.