Bible Dictionary
Horse-gate
The Horse-gate was a gate in Jerusalem’s wall, near the route between the city of David and the temple area.
Definition
The Horse-gate was a gate in the wall of Jerusalem. It stood at the west end of the bridge leading from Zion toward the temple.
Biblical Usage
The gate is mentioned in descriptions concerning Jerusalem and its wall. The supplied material gives no further biblical function beyond its place in the city’s fortifications and approach to the temple.
Historical Background
Its stated location was at the west end of the bridge between Zion and the temple area.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A gate in the wall of Jerusalem, at the west end of the bridge, leading from Zion to the temple (Neh. 3:28; Jer. 31:40).