A gate in Jerusalem's wall, near the house of Shemaiah.
East Gate
Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 3:29.
מִזְרָחEast (Gate)
Also called East (Gate).
About East Gate Written by AI
The East Gate was one of the gates in the wall of Jerusalem, mentioned in the book of Nehemiah. It was located on the eastern side of the city, near the house of Shemaiah, the son of Shechaniah, who was the keeper of the East Gate (Nehemiah 3:29). Shemaiah was responsible for repairing the section of the wall adjacent to his house, which included the East Gate. The exact location and appearance of the East Gate are not described in detail, but it likely provided access to the eastern part of Jerusalem and the Kidron Valley. The East Gate may have been an important entry point for those coming from the Mount of Olives and the surrounding areas east of the city. Its mention in Nehemiah's account of the rebuilding of the walls highlights the collective effort of the people to restore and fortify Jerusalem's defenses.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
(Jer. 19:2), properly the Potter’s gate, the gate which led to the potter’s field, in the valley of Hinnom.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
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Where the Bible names it
- Nehemiah 3:29
Next to them, Zadok son of Immer made repairs opposite his house, and next to him, Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, the guard of the East Gate, made repairs.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.