Bible Dictionary
Old gate
The Old Gate was a gate in the north wall of Jerusalem, mentioned in connection with the rebuilding of the city wall after the exile.
Definition
The Old Gate was a gate in the northern wall of Jerusalem. It was associated with the city’s earlier fortifications and was included among the gates mentioned in accounts of Jerusalem’s wall.
Biblical Usage
The Old Gate appears in the account of the rebuilding and dedication of Jerusalem’s wall after the exile.
Historical Background
The gate was traditionally described as having been built by the Jebusites.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
One of the gates in the north wall of Jerusalem, so called because built by the Jebusites (Neh. 3:6; 12:39).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>See JERUSALEM.</p>