Valley Gate
LocationsGeographical Setting
The Valley Gate was an ancient entrance to the western wall of Jerusalem, situated near the Hinnom Valley.
What is the meaning of Valley Gate in the Bible?
The Valley Gate, or Sha'ar Ha-Gai, was an ancient entrance to the western wall of Jerusalem located between the Tower of the Furnaces and the Dung Gate. It served as a primary access point to the Hinnom Valley and was a key waypoint in the route taken by Nehemiah to inspect the city walls.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying the Valley Gate helps readers visualize the specific route Nehemiah took during his night inspection, highlighting the topographical challenges and the strategic layout of Jerusalem's defenses during the post-exilic 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.