The Horse Gate
Horse Gate near the Temple area and north of the Water Gate. “From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.” (Nehemiah 3: 28).
Tag: Nehemiah
Fountain Gate
Fountain Gate was located in the southeast corner of Jerusalem in the vicinity of the Enrogel spring. Only a few hundred yards from the Dung Gate. The Fountain Gate probably provided access to the Pool of Siloam where the Gihon Spring was channeled.
Valley Gate
The Valley Gate was located in the southwest corner of Jerusalem. It opens to the Valley of Hinnom which circles around Jerusalem from the west to the south of the city. This is the gate where Nehemiah began his nocturnal inspection of the walls shortly after his arrival in Jerusalem
Fish Gate
The Fish Gate which led out of the city toward the northwest. This would be one of the routes one would take to the coastal plain. The fish gate is on the north side of the city. It is through this Fish Gate fish were brought to the city from the Mediterranean Sea and the Sea of Galilee.
Sheep Gate
The “sheep gate” was located in the northeast corner of Jerusalem near the Temple area. It was where the sheep were brought to the Temple to be sacrificed on the altar.
Nehemiah: Gates of Jerusalem Introduction
Nehemiah surveyed the walls at night (Nehemiah 2:12–15). He gave his assessment of the city’s condition to the leaders and officials and then organized a labor force to begin the work.