Bible Dictionary
HAMMIPHKAD, GATE OF
The Gate of Hammiphkad was a gate of Jerusalem, probably near the northeast corner of the temple area. Its name may mean “Gate of the Muster” or appointed place.
Definition
The Gate of Hammiphkad was one of Jerusalem’s gates. Its Hebrew name means “Gate of the Muster” or appointed gathering, though the exact significance of the name is not certain.
Biblical Usage
The gate is mentioned in the account of the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall. It is not mentioned elsewhere in the biblical record.
Historical Background
It was probably situated near the northeastern corner of the Temple area.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ha-mif'-kad (sha`ar ha-miphqadh, "Gate of the Muster"): One of the gates of Jerusalem (Ne 3:31) not mentioned elsewhere; probably situated near the Northeast corner of the Temple area.</p>