Atomic Bible

Gate of the temple in Jerusalem

Sur

Named in 1 verse of 2 Kings, first in 2 Kings 11:6.

סוּרSur

The name means “that withdraws or departs; rebellion.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

About Sur Written by AI

Sur is mentioned in 2Ki.11.6 as a gate of the temple in Jerusalem. It is listed along with the gates of the guards and the gate behind the guards. The exact location and identity of the Sur Gate are uncertain, but some scholars suggest that it may refer to the Foundation Gate (2Chr. 23:5). The context of the passage describes the measures taken by Jehoiada the priest to protect the young king Joash during his coronation and the overthrow of Athaliah.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

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Where the Bible names it

  1. 2 Kings 11:6

    a third shall be at the gate of Sur, and a third at the gate behind the guards. You are to take turns guarding the temple—

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.