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The Sheep Gate was a gate in Jerusalem's wall, likely near the sheep market, that was rebuilt during Nehemiah's time (Neh. 3:1, 32; 12:39; Jhn.5.2).
Where is Sheep_Gate in the Bible?
The Sheep Gate was an entrance in Jerusalem's defensive wall, located near the city's sheep market in the northeastern section of the wall. It appears prominently in the Book of Nehemiah, where it is mentioned as one of the first gates rebuilt during Nehemiah's reconstruction of Jerusalem's walls in the fifth century BC (Nehemiah 3:1, 32; 12:39). The gate is also referenced in the Gospel of John, where it marks the location of the Pool of Bethesda, a healing pool where Jesus healed a man who had been ill for thirty-eight years (John 5:2). This gate held practical significance as a major entry point for livestock brought into the city, while also serving as an important symbol of Jerusalem's restoration and security during the post-exile period.
In Scripture2 biblical books; 2 with study content
- Nehemiah
- John